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NC/SG-03/2010-2011/4044 April 12, 2011OFFICE MEMOIn accordance with Notification No. ECB/NOTIF-01/2011/1814 dated April 6, 2011 of the Election Commission of Bhutan, all members and staff of the National Council are hereby notified to refrain from making trips or tours to your respective constituencies during the election period except to cast vote on the Poll Day, i.e., on May 24, 2011 should you not wish to use the Postal Ballot facility. The election schedule and schedule for processing postal ballots as eligible are as given hereunder:(A) Schedule of dates and time for the Local Government Elections 2011Date & Time Remarks 06/04/2011 Issuance of Notification calling for Elections for Gewog Tshogdes, Thromde Thuemis to Dzongkhag Tshogdus and in the vacant Dzongkhag Thromde Tshogpa Demkhongs 07/04/2011 Candidates to initiate process for clearances required for filing Nomination (No Single-Window Service for issue of Clearances) 15/04/2011 - Commencement of the selection procedure (Zomdu) for Gup and Mangmi – Commencement of the signature process by eligible persons for post of Thromde Thuemi, Gewog or Thromde Tshogpa 24/04/2011 Freezing of Electoral Roll (Section 125 of the Election Act 2008 authorizes temporary embargo on entries in the Electoral Roll for a period of thirty days before the date of poll) 25/04/2011 Last date for filing of Nominations of Candidates for Gup, Mangmi, Gewog Tshogpa, Thromde Thuemi and Thromde Tshogpa 26/04/2011 Scrutiny of Nominations of Candidates & Commencement of the Election Campaign 28/04/2011 Last date for withdrawal of Candidature 22/05/2011 (9:00 AM) End of Election Campaign 24/05/2011 Poll Day and Counting of Results 25/05/2011 - Declaration of Results & Submission of the Results to the Druk Gyalpo – Start of Election Petition Period 27/05/2011 Issuance of the Certificate of Election 03/06/2011 End of Election Petition Period (B) Schedule for processing of Postal Ballots for the Local Government Elections 2011Date & Time Remarks 07/04/2011 Eligible Postal Voters to initiate application for Postal Ballot to respective Returning Officer 28/04/2011 Returning Officer to commence sending Postal Ballot to registered Postal Voters 29/04/2011 Last date of receipt of Application for Postal Ballots by Returning Officer 23/05/2011 (5:00 PM) Last day/time for receiving Postal Ballots 24/05/2011 Poll Day and Counting of Results Note:A person who applied for Postal Ballot shall not be allowed to vote in person as his/her name will be included in the Postal Voter’s List and struck off from the Voters’ List sent to the Polling Station by the Returning Officer.This is issued for compliance.Namgye PenjoreChairperson
NC/SG-03/2009-2010/3763
January 12, 2011
OFFICE ORDER
The undersigned will be in Gelephu, Sarpang from January (13 – 23), 2011 to attend an in-house training of the officers of the National Council Secretariat on maintaining uniformity in spelling (Dzongkha) and syntax of parliamentary documents. In my absence, Mr. Hodo Tshering, Chief Administrative Officer shall look after the day-to-day works of the National Council Secretariat. All concerned are requested to kindly contact the above addressee at Tel. # 322736 or Mobile # 17614314 for any official matter.
(Tshewang Norbu)
Secretary General
NC/AFD/ADM/02/2010/3657
August 19, 2010
NOTIFICATION
In accordance with the National Assembly’s notification numbered NAB-NAS-6/2010/1569 dated 13/08/10, the 6th session of Parliament will commence from 19th November 2010 corresponding to the 13th Day of the 10th Month of the Iron Male Tiger Year. Likewise, the 6th session of the National Council will also commence on the above mentioned date. In this regard, any issue for inclusion in the agenda for the session may be kindly submitted to the National Council Secretariat as early as possible.
(Tshewang Norbu)
Secretary General
NC/SG-03/2009-2010/2951
April 14, 2010
OFFICE ORDER
The undersigned will be out of station from 16th April to 3rd May 2010 to attend the Parliamentary Officers’ Study Program (POSP) in Ottawa on the invitation of Parliament of Canada. In my absence, Mr. Hodo Tshering, Chief Administrative Officer shall look after the day-to-day functions of the National Council Secretariat. All concerned are hereby asked to kindly take note and contact the above addressee at Tel. # 322736 or Mobile # 17614314 for any official matter.
(Tshewang Norbu)
Secretary General
NC/SG-03/2009-2010/2944
April 13, 2010
NOTIFICATION
It is for the general information of all concerned that the office of the National Council shall remain closed from April 23-29, 2010 to pave way for the 16th SAARC Summit to be held in Gyalyong Tshokhang and Royal Banquet Hall at Langjophakha during the said period. This has reference to letter No. MFA/SAARC/CH-41/2010/195 dated March 27, 2010 of the Hon’ble Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thimphu.
(Tshewang Norbu)
Secretary General
Public Notification
This is to inform that the National Council of Bhutan would be deliberating the Civil Service Bill in the forth coming fifth session of the Parliament. If any of the public servants would like to submit their views and comments on the bill, you may kindly submit or email to the Chairperson of Good Governance Committee at justingurung@nationalcouncil.bt or webmaster@nationalcouncil.bt latest by 25th April, 2010. The bill can be downloaded from our site http://www.nationalcouncil.bt
Chairperson
Good Governance Committee
NC/SG-03/2009-2010/2561
December 29, 2009
OFFICE ORDER
The undersigned will be on tour to the east from January 1-12, 2010 followed by five days casual leave. In my absence, Mr. Hodo Tshering, Chief Administrative Officer shall officiate me. All concerned are hereby asked to take note, accordingly and contact the above addressee at Tel. # 322736 for any official matter.
(Tshewang Norbu)
Secretary General
NC/SG-03/2009-2010/2168
October 26, 2009
ANNOUNCEMENT
In slight deferment to Announcement No. NC/SG-03/2009-2010/2089 dated September 30, 2009, it is to inform all Hon’ble Members that the date for discussion on the rules and procedure for the election of the Deputy Chairperson of the National Council has been preponed to October 30, 2009 since November 2, 2009 is a public holiday. However, the dates for filing nomination and election remain the same, i.e. November 3 & 4, 2009, respectively. The Hon’ble Members are requested to kindly take note of the change and be present in the Conference Hall of the National Council on the given dates, positively.
(Tshewang Norbu)
Secretary General
Office Order
The undersigned is proceeding on study tour to Philippines, Singapore and Thailand in connection with Parliamentary matters with effect from 1st October 09 to 27th October 09. Thereafter, the undersigned would be joining the member groups to Australia. Hon’ble Member, Kuenlay Tshering will officiate as the Chairperson from 1st October 09 to 14th October 09 and Hon’ble Member, Dr. Jagar Dorji will officiate as the Chairperson from 15th October 09 to 27th October 09.
(Namgye Penjore)
Chairperson
NC/SG-03/2009-2010/2089
September 30, 2009
ANNOUNCEMENT In continuation to letter No. NC/PER-01/2009/2088 dated September 25, 2009 of the Hon’ble Chairperson, it is to inform all Hon’ble Members of the National Council that the election of the Deputy Chairperson shall be held on November 4, 2009 coinciding with the auspicious 17th Day of the 9th Month of the Female Earth Ox Year. A schedule of events preceding the election is given as hereunder: November 2, 2009: Meeting of the Hon’ble Members to brief on the rules and procedures for election of the Deputy Chairperson. November 3, 2009: Nomination of candidates for the post of Deputy Chairperson to be filled up in the prescribed format before noon. A short presentation to be made by each of the nominated candidates in the afternoon. November 4, 2009: Election of Deputy Chairperson through secret ballot using electronic voting machine followed by declaration of results and Oath of Secrecy. Therefore, all are requested to kindly be present in the Conference Hall of the National Council on the afore-mentioned dates without fail.
(Tshewang Norbu)
Secretary General
September 29, 2009
This is to notify all Hon’ble Members of the National Council that the 4th Session of Parliament is scheduled to begin from November 20, 2009 for a period of about three weeks. Therefore, you are requested to kindly submit agenda items to the Secretariat on or before November 4, 2009 for finalization during the upcoming workshop to be held on November 5 & 6, 2009. Venue of the workshop shall be intimated as soon as it is confirmed.
24th June 09
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
After inauguration of the joint session of Parliament, the 3rd session of National Council of Bhutan will begin on 1st July 2009. Therefore, all those interested to observe the debate in the National Council can get their entry pass from the Royal Bhutan Police at Gyalyong Tshokhang, Langjophakha, Thimphu. Due to limited space, sit allotment will be done on “first come first serve” basis.
Secretary General
In its second session, the National Council of Bhutan has resolved to review the Anti-Corruption Act 2006 in order to strengthen Anti-Corruption legislation. Accordingly, the Good Governance Committee of the National Council has initiated discussion with the Anti-Corruption Commission. The Committee would like to work towards a public consultation as part of the review exercise before introducing it for debate in the National Council. Hence, the National Council would like to invite comments, observations, feedback and suggestions on various provisions of Anti-Corruption Act 2006 from the general public. We hope that this exercise would lead to more interactive consultations later. We would appreciate receiving your contributions in the review process by 20th June 2009. Please e-mail them to webmaster@nationalcouncil.bt or mail them to the Chairperson, Good Governance Committee, National Council, Post Box 200, Thimphu.
Chairperson