Council Decisions taken at the 673rd Council Meeting

This document does not stand itself as the official decisions of the Council, the official document of the Council remains the Minutes of the Council Meeting, after same was scrutinized at the next council meeting.

IPM Graduation Ceremony 2012 & Corporate Video Profile

Whilst all agreed that the event was well conducted and that the new corporate video was effective. It was also agreed to add a little solemnity to the event next year in line with university graduations.

The President explained on action taken by IPM to resolve the issue created by Mr. Jayantha Jayaratne who at the last minute refused to sponsor the best student’s gold medal after having done so for 10 years. The solution was to have an IPM President’s gold medal this year and which is to be followed in the future too.

Mrs. Sumithra Fernando volunteered to speak to Mr Jayantha Jayaratne on the future of the gold medal sponsored by him.

It was agreed to consider the following too for the best student as proposed by Mr. Shanka Fernando,

·         Complementary registration for next IPM HR conference.

·         Participation in next member exchange programme with NIPM India.  

·         Invitation to make brief presentation at the next IPM graduation ceremony.

IPM Market Research

A market research will be conducted by a professional research agency which was approved by the Council at a previous meeting. 03 quotations were received from well-known parties, and the basis of selection would be price, quality and meeting expectations.

Design an E- News Letter.

The President appreciated the work done by Mr. Aruna Dayantha and for his commitment in this regard. Said this is an achievement made for IPM in light of comments made at a previous meeting by a council member that those who loose at the AGM elections should not be co-opted to the council. CEO too appreciated the services rendered by Mr Dayantha to the IPM and said the staff too is very appreciative for the support he gives to IT matters.

All agreed to the proposal made by Mr Priyankara Seneviratne to generate revenue through the E-News letter.

Web based customer satisfaction survey for IPM stake holders

On the invitation of the Standing Committee Chairman, Dr Ajantha Dharmasiri, committee deputy chairman Mr. Aruna Dayanatha a presentation on survey results. Dr Dharmasiri proposed that student feed back be obtained on their biggest issue, their MOT. CEO requested to repeat the presentation to the IPM staff.

All Island marketing campaign for GCE A/L, School Leavers (After A/L Exam)

CEO informed that the campaign is a success with the PCGD programme income going above the budgeted. Hence Rs. 1.2 million spent on the campaign is covered.

IPM Staff Residential Training Program on Leadership and Evening Get Together on  12^th & 13^th November 2012 at Mass Fabric Park.(MIMT)

The budget was approved as per the breakdown mailed to Council members as requested at the last meeting.

Monthly Financial Review

Mr. Ajith Dammika-Manager Finance presented the highlights of previous month’s P&L and Balance Sheets. He explained even though the income is healthy sustaining same with the same products is going to be an issue unless new products are introduced.

In response CEO proposed and obtained approval in principle to negotiate with EDEXEL to globally endorse our programmes.

Maj Rohitha Amarapala proposed for IPM to take over a Kandy based hotel school now on offer and expand IPM presence in Kandy.  Mr PG Tennakoon to carry out a feasibility study under the guidance of CEO and submit report to the Council at next meeting.

Mr. Shanaka Fernando proposed for IPM to focus on industry based HR training such as hospitality utilizing above facility to which the CEO responded stating that a lead is already taken in this regard by signing a MOU related to the plantation industry.

Mr Shanaka Fernando proposed and Dr Ajantha Dharmasiri seconded that the Financial review for Sep 2012 is in order.

Mr Priyankara Seneviratne proposed and Council agreed to re-launch Negombo programmes.

Financial approvals granted

1. Quote from Abans for A/C to Canteen (3^rd Floor) – approved.
2. Permanent OD facility from HNB (as a stand by facility) – approved.
3. Grant of Rs 50,000.00 for Mr PG Tennakoon (on account of his beloved father’s funeral) – approved.
4. EPF / ETF deductions from Transport Allowances – approved.
5. Budget (with IPM funding) for Christmas party – approved subject to 50% of IPM funded amount returned within a year.
6. POC for E- learning – approved. 

Utilization of IPM building space more productively 

President explained to the Council that thoughtful engineering advice is required to explore the possibilities of using basement either as car park or conversion to extra class rooms & use of roof top to store approved items.

The Council approved the above proposal subject to detailed report from the engineering consultant who was instrumental for phase i and phase ii development of the building.

S. K. V. PEIRIS FIPM

Mr.Peiris had his education at Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda. He joined the Public Service in October 1956  and had served in the then Department of Government Electrical Undertakings. With the vesting of that Department in the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), Mr.Peiris had joined the Ceylon Electricity Board in 1971. From February 1973 till he retired from service in April 1995 he had served the Ceylon Electricity Board as an Administrative Assistant, Senior Administrative Assistant, Administrative Officer and Personnel Officer. His entire career in the Ceylon Electricity Board, in the positions referred to above, had been in the Personnel Department of the Board.

 

 

After obtaining the Diploma in Personnel Management from the NIBM, Mr. Peiris enrolled himself as an “Associate Member ” ( AMIPM) of the Institute of Personnel Management (IPM) in 1984 and was upgraded as a “ Member ” (MIPM) in 1986. In March 2012 Mr. Peiris was promoted to the category “Fellow ” (FIMP).

 

 

Mr. Peiris has been actively involved in the promotion of aquatic sports and lifesaving in Sri Lanka and has served as the President and Secretary of the National Controlling bodies of these sports. He was the first Sri Lankan to be appointed as an International Swimming Referee by the World body for Aquatic Sports, the FINA, in 1993 and has officiated at several International Swimming Meets abroad and in Sri Lanka.

 

 

At present he is serving as the Personal Assistant to the Chairman of Lanka Electricity Company (Private) Limited (LECO).

 

 

Mr. Peiris also continues his social activities in the field of aquatic sports and lifesaving.

W.M.FRANCIS FONSEKA FIPM

 

Weeranarayana Mudalige George Francis Fonseka, started his career as a Management Trainee at Ranweli Resort Hotel, Waikkal. In 1981, he joined Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force, as a commissioned officer. He  had served as a Major and was release in 1996. He joined Sri Lanka Telecom in 1996 and became the Manager Security in 1997 and Deputy General Manager in 1999 and the General Manager Security in 2005.

 

He completed his National Diploma in Human Resources Management at Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka in March 2002. By September 2004 completed his Postgraduate Diploma in Business Finance Administration at Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka  and obtained a Master’s Degree in Business Administration  from the  University of Southern Queensland in May 2008.

Thereafter c complete his  Certificate in Health & Safety  from the  National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health in May 2010 and obtained Higher Diploma in International Relations at Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies in July 2010. In 2011 he completed his Diploma in Health & Safety at National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health/IPM SL  And is Now studying for Diploma in Psychology & Counseling at ICBT

 

He is a Member of Industrial Security Foundation, and the Secretary, Military Christian Fellowship, Sri Lanka, Former General Manager / Security and now General Manager Health & Safety Sri Lanka Telecom. He contributed several Safety Guidelines such as Road Safety, Computer User Safety, Fire Safety, Food Safety, Janitorial Safety and Planning for Emergencies to SLT internal website. During his tenure as General Manager Security in Sri Lanka Telecom he managed 300 SLT Security personnel and 1200 outsourced security personnel to protect Sri Lanka Telecom Installations Island wide. He was a member of Ceylon Rugby and Football club during 1977 to 1979 and played Cricket for Nomads Sports Club.

 

He has followed many Leadership programs in Institute of Management in Singapore. He participated for an advance program on Video Motion and Detection in Israel. He has attended many Fire and Safety Management programs in United Kingdom and elsewhere. He became an Associate Member of IPM in September 2002, and a member of IPM in December 2006, and became a Fellow Member of IPM in December 2011.

Major General Rohan Kaduwela

Major General Rohan Anil Kaduwela AMIPM, is a Council Member of the Governing Council 2012/13. He serves as the Chairman of the Audit, Constitutional & Legal Affairs Committee 2012/13, and as the Deputy Chairman of the IT Committee 2012/13.

 

During the past three years he had served in the IPM Governing Council, as Chairman of HR Service Providers Exhibition. Was a member of the National HR Conference committee for the last five years, and a member of the Membership Development Committee and a member of the CSR committee for  a year respectively.

 

He is an old boy of St. Thomas' College Matale.

 

He joined the Sri Lanka army in 1980 as an Officer Cadet and subsequently commissioned to the rank of Second Lieutenant.  Was recently promoted to the rank of Major General of Sri Lanka Army. He presently functions as the Chief Signal Officer, and as an Advisor to the Army Commander on Signal Matters. In previous appointment he was the 'Director Internal Audit at Army Head Quarters'

 

He has undergone foreign training in USA, Australia, Italy, India and Pakistan. Further he had addressed many international conferences.