The ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) has reshuffled its Central Executive Committee (CEC) leading to changes in its leadership said a source close to party headquarters.
It is believed that president U Thein Sein has nominated U Htay Oo for the position of chairman of the USDP.
Mizzima is trying to confirm this news.
The USDP's Central Consultancy team includes members of parliament U Tin Htut, U Soe Thar and speaker of Amyothar Hluttaw U Khin Aung Myint.  
Thura U Aye Myint has been nominated for vice-chairman and U Thaung, U Lun Thi, U Thein Zaw, U Thein Swe and Doctor Kyaw Myint for central consultants.
According to initial news, the General Secretary post will go to U Tin Naing Thein.
U Pike Htwe, Doctor Maung Maung Htay, U Than Htun, Doctor Kyaw Kyaw Htay and Daw Win Maw Htun will be designated as Central Secretaries.