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In the Sri Lankan Government, ministers are members of Parliament who hold appointments from the President to perform certain functions of government. This includes formulating and implementing policies and heading government ministries. Ministers collectively make up the executive branch of the Government of Sri Lanka. Constitutionally, the president is obliged to follow the advice of the prime minister on the appointment and dismissal of ministers.