Bhutan
2023
Model of electoral management
Independent
Source
Constitution (2008), accessed 6 January 2024
Article 24 (2) The Election Commission Shall be independent and shall consist of a Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners, appointed by appointed by Druk Gyalpo from a list of names recommended jointly by the Prime Minister, the Chief Justice of Bhutan, the Speaker, the Chairperson of the National Council and the Leader of the Opposition Party.
Electoral Management Bodies
| Name of EMB | Number of EMB members | Term of office | EMB members selected by | Chair appointed/elected by | Party or expert based membership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Election Commission | 3 | 5 years or until attaining age of 65 | Monarch, as recommended jointly by the Prime Minister, the Chief Justice of Bhutan, the Speaker, the Chairperson of the National Council and the Leader of the Opposition Party | Monarch, as recommended jointly by the Prime Minister, the Chief Justice of Bhutan, the Speaker, the Chairperson of the National Council and the Leader of the Opposition Party | Expert |
