The President's Office confirmed that a committee, headed by President's Secretary Udaya R. Seneviratne to vet the appointment of heads of all state institutions. 

According to a letter sent by the President's Office to all ministry secretaries, the committee will comprise of Udaya R. Seneviratne, President's Senior Advisor W.J.S Karunaratne, two representatives nominated by the Prime Minister and a representative nominated by the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance. 

The Committee, according to the letter, will vet the resumes of heads of all state institutions, nominated by Cabinet ministers. 

The President has directed all ministry secretaries to make appointments after recommendations by the committee headed by Seneviratne.