Bhutan 2008 Constitution

Article 31. Holders of Constitutional Offices

1. No person shall hold a constitutional office or post under this Constitution unless the person is:
   1. A natural born citizen of Bhutan; and
   2. Not married to a person who is not a citizen of Bhutan.
2. The holders of constitutional offices under this Constitution shall be:
   1. The Chief Justice of Bhutan and the Drangpons of the Supreme Court;
   2. The Chief Justice and the Drangpons of the High Court;
   3. The Chief Election Commissioner;
   4. The Auditor General;
   5. The Chairperson of the Royal Civil Service Commission; and
   6. The Chairperson of the Anti-Corruption Commission.
3. The holders of the constitutional offices shall have no political affiliation.
4. The holders of the constitutional offices shall not be eligible for re-appointment.
5. Parliament may, by law, prescribe necessary educational and other qualifications for the holders of constitutional offices.
6. The holders of constitutional offices shall take an Oath or Affirmation of Office, as provided for in the Third Schedule of this Constitution, before assuming office.
7. The salary, tenure, discipline and other conditions of service of the holders of constitutional offices shall be as prescribed by law, provided that the salary and benefits of the holders of constitutional offices shall not be varied to their disadvantage after appointment.