The main function of the Election Commission is to hold peaceful, fair and free Parliamentary and Local Government elections and National Referendums that would bring in a stable and vibrant democracy for Bhutan. It is responsible to set up an election system that would allow Bhutanese to elect good people to Parliament, and have competent and qualified Council of Ministers to provide good governance and meet the aspirations of the people in terms of development, well-being and prosperity.
As per the Constitution of Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, Article 24, Section 1, states, There shall be an Election Commission which shall be responsible for the preparation, maintenance, and periodical updating of electoral rolls, the election schedule, and the supervision, direction, control, and conduct of elections to Parliament and Local Governments, as well as holding of National Referendums, in a free and fair manner.
