Election Commission
Bhutan
Constitution (2008), accessed 6 January 2024
Article 24 (1) There shall be an Election Commission which shall be responsible for the preparation, maintenance, and periodical updating of electoral rolls, the election schedule, and the supervision, direction, control, and conduct of elections to Parliament and Local Governments, as well as holding of National Referendums, in free and fair manner.
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.
Constitution (2008), accessed 6 January 2024
Article 24 (3) The term of office of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners shall be five years or until they attain the age of sixty-years, whichever is earlier.
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.
Election Act of Bhutan (2008), accessed 6 January 2024
Article 22. The Druk Gyalpo shall, by warrant under His hand and seal, appoint the Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners 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.
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.
Election Act of Bhutan (2008), accessed 6 January 2024
Article 22. The Druk Gyalpo shall, by warrant under His hand and seal, appoint the Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners 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.
Election Act of Bhutan (2008), accessed 6 January 2024
Constitution (2008), accessed 6 January 2024
Law does not indicate party membership of the Commissioners. Therefore, we assume the membership is expert based.
