April 17: The National Council members assembled together for the first time as His Majesty The King granted them an audience at the Tashichhodzong yesterday.
His Majesty the King highlighted the roles and responsibilities of the National Council and the critical role of the National Council within Bhutan’s first democratic parliament, in ensuring a successful democracy. The National Council consists of 25 members.
Speaking to BBS after the Royal audience, the National Council members described the day as one of the happiest and the most significant moments in their lives and reaffirmed their pledge to serve the King, country and the people with loyalty and dedication.
Members of Parliament will wear Blue Kabney without frills and without the ceremonial Sword. These entitlements comes as per the the parliamentary entitlement bill.
However the five eminent members nominated by the Druk Gyalpo, can wear the same Kabney that they have been wearing before the nomination, if the kabney was awarded by His Majesty the King. But this clause will not be applicable to the Cabinet Ministers.
The bill further states that Members of Parliament, the Speaker of the National Assembly and the Chairperson of the National Council shall not wear the official Kabney once their term as the Member of Parliament expires.
Salary, allowances, benefits and other emoluments of the Speaker of the National Assembly, Chairperson of the National Council and the Leader of the Opposition will be equivalent to that of a Cabinet Minister.
The Members of Parliament will be paid Nu. 30,000 per month as salary. According to the bill, Members of Parliament shall be entitled to a sitting fees of Nu. 800 per day. They will also be entitled to the use of executive lounges while traveling in and abroad.
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