Election for Thrompons as well

Thimphu, April 18: Along with the general elections, Bhutan hopes to hold the elections of the local government in 2008 after which the power in the local government would be transferred to elected ones from the nominated rulers.

Major towns (throms) will have Thrompons or the mayors. The portfolio of Thrompons is in place since the rule of King Jigme Singye with administrative and judicial authorities.

While article 19 of the draft constitution states the provision of Thromde in all towns, the government is debating the provision of Thromde only in those towns whose population is over 10,000. The current Trompons will be transferred to as administrative officers as executive secretary. Bhutan News Service