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BHUTAN
Gyelyong Tshogde (National Council)

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PARLIAMENTARY CHAMBER

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Parliament name (generic / translated) Chi Tshog / Parliament Parliamentary building
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Structure of parliament Bicameral
Chamber name (generic / translated) Gyelyong Tshogde / National Council
Related chamber (for bicameral parliaments) Tshogdu / National Assembly
Affiliation to the IPU No
Affiliation date(s)
LEADERSHIP
President

Namgye Penjore (M) 

Notes 28.04.2008 -
Secretary General Tshewang Norbu (M) 
COMPOSITION
Members (statutory / current number) 25 / 25
PERCENTAGE OF WOMEN

Percentage of women
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Women (current number) 6 (24.00%)
Mode of designation directly elected 20
appointed 5
Notes Appointed members: appointed by the King.
Term 5 years
Last renewal dates 31 December 2007
29 January 2008 (View details)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Address National Council Secretariat
Lanjophaka
Post Box No. 200
Thimphu, BHUTAN
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Phone (975 2) 33 73 70
33 73 71
33 73 74
Fax (975 2) 33 71 58
E-mail webmaster@nationalcouncil.bt
Website http://www.nationalcouncil.bt/

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