Bhutan

Bhutan: Voter Guide (2006)

The Voter Guide published by the Election Commission of Bhutan.

Bhutan: Country Constituency map (2006)

Map defining the electoral constituencies of Bhutan

Bhutan: Voter registration form (2006)

A specimen of the registration form developed by the Electoral Commission of Bhutan

Bhutan: Second Election Advisory (2006)

Second Election Advisory on Voter registration from the Office of the Chief Election Commissioner of Bhutan

Bhutan: Draft constitution (March, 2005)

The draft constitution announced by King Jigme Singye Wangchuk on March 26, 2005, presented by SATP.

Bhutan: Draft Election Bill

Draft Election Bill of Bhutan, uploaded in September 2007

Bhutan: Draft constitution (August 2007)

Draft constitution Bhutan, as of 1 August 2007

Bhutan: Parliamentary Entitlements Act (2007)

This is a draft version of the Bhutanese Parliamentary Entitlements Act published in 2007

Bhutan: Preliminary Statement, National Assembly Election, EU, (2008)

The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) has been present in Bhutan since 22 February following an invitation from the Royal Government of Bhutan. The National Assembly elections are a clear step towards democratic change in Bhutan. The enthusiastic voter participation and commitment of state institutions to support the democratic process provides a solid foundation for a credible democracy. 24 March marks a successful and orderly change of political system in Bhutan from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy.

Bhutan: Final Report, National Assembly Elections, EU, (2008)

This is the Final Report concerns the National Assembly elections. These were the first multi-party general elections in Bhutan, which has been an absolute monarchy since 1907 and has until recently allowed only limited individual rights and freedoms. The elections are part of a gradual top-down peaceful move to democracy led by the monarchy.

Bhutan: Final report, National Assembly elections, European Union (2008)

This is a final report on the first National Assembly elections that took place on March 24, 2008. These elections marked the change in the political system in Bhutan from absolute to constitutional monarchy. With the voter turnout of 79.4% and commitment of the state institutions to support the democratic process, the report concludes that foundations for solid democracy in Bhutan were established.

Bhutan: Constitution (2008)

The Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan, adopted in 2008

Bhutan: National Referendum Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, Election Commission of Bhutan (2016)

 

Bhutan: Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan (2008), Election Commission of Bhutan(2016)

 

Bhutan: Public Election Fund Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan (2008), Election Commission of Bhutan (2016)

 

Bhutan: Election Dispute Settlement Rules and Regulations of the Kingdom of Bhutan, Election Commission of Bhutan (2015)

 

Bhutan: Election Advertising Regulations of the Kingdom of Bhutan, Electoral Commission of Bhutan (2016)

 

Bhutan: ECB Social Media Rules and Regulations of the Kingdom of Bhutan, Election Commission of Bhutan (2016)

 

Bhutan: Media Coverage of Elections Rules and Regulations of the Kingdom of Bhutan, Election Commission of Bhutan (2016)

 

Bhutan: Postal Ballot Rules and Regulations of the Kingdom of Bhutan, Election Commission of Bhutan (2013)

 

Bhutan: SMS-Based Poll Information Reporting System Rules of the Kingdom of Bhutan, Election Commission of Bhutan (2013)

 

Bhutan:Delimitation of Demkhongs Rules and Regulations of the Kingdom of Bhutan, Election Commission of Bhutan (2012)

 

Bhutan: Election Security Rules and Regulations of the Kingdom of Bhutan, Election Commission of Bhutan (2012)

 

Bhutan: Election Symbols Rules of the Kingdom of Bhutan, Election Commission of Bhutan (2012)

 

Bhutan: Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) Rules and Regulations of the Kingdom of Bhutan, Election Commission of Bhutan (2012)

 

Bhutan: Public Election Fund Rules and Regulations of the Kingdom of Bhutan, Election Commission of Bhutan (2012)

 

Bhutan: Public Transport for Elections Regulations of the Kingdom of Bhutan, Election Commission of Bhutan (2012)

 

Bhutan: Election Observation Guidelines of the Kingdom of Bhutan, Election Commission of Bhutan (2015)

 

Bhutan: Guidelines for the Conduct of the Common Forum for Election Campaign, Election Commission of Bhutan (2015)

 

Bhutan: Guidelines for Interpretation and Implementation of Sections 176 (D), 177 (D) and 178 (D) of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, Election Commission of Bhutan (2015)

 

Bhutan: Guidelines for Conduct of Elections in Schools, Educational Institutions and Other Agencies, Election Commission of Bhutan (2015)

 

Bhutan: Guidelines for Conduct of Election of the Opposition Party, Election Commission of Bhutan (2015)

 

Bhutan: Guidelines for Scrutiny of the Books of Accounts of the Registered Political Parties 2015

 

Bhutan: Guidelines for Introduction of Democracy Clubs in Schools and Educational Institutions in Bhutan, Election Commission of Bhutan (2015)

 

Bhutan: Guidelines for Administration and Management of Support from Non-member entities, Election Commission of Bhutan (2014)

 

Bhutan: Guidelines for Evaluation of the Asset Declaration of the Candidates Contesting Elections, Election Commission of Bhutan (2013)

 

Bhutan: Guidelines for Implementation of Section 464 of the Election Act of Kingdom of Bhutan 2008 Relating to Equality of Votes in Re-Elections, Election Commission of Bhutan (2013)

 

Bhutan: Guidelines for Extending Postal Ballot Facility to the Bhutanese Citizens Residing, Studying or Working in the United States of America, Election Commission of Bhutan (2012)

 

Bhutan: Guidelines for Maintenance of Financial Records and Accounts for an Election in the Kingdom of Bhutan, Election Commission of Bhutan (2015)

 

Bhutan: Handbook for Counting Supervisor, Election Commission of Bhutan (2013)

 

Bhutan: Handbook for Candidates, Election Commission of Bhutan (2013)

 

Bhutan: Handbook for Election Coordinators, Election Commission of Bhutan (2013)

 

Bhutan:Handbook for Polling Officer, Election Commission of Bhutan (2013)

 

Bhutan:Handbook for Presiding Officer, Election Commission of Bhutan (2013)

 

Bhutan:Handbook for Returning Officer, Election Commission of Bhutan (2013)

 

Bhutan:Service Rules and Regulations of Election Commission of Bhutan, Election Commission of Bhutan (2015)

 

Bhutan:Strategy for the Implementation of the Provisions Related to Election Advertising, Election Commission of Bhutan (2016)

 

Bhutan:Women in Politics Report of the 1st Electoral Forum, ECB and International IDEA (2015)

 

Bhutan: Organigram (2019)

This is an organigram of the Bhutan EMB structure.