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- Bhutan shall have Local Governments in each of the twenty Dzongkhags comprising the Dzongkhag Tshogdu, Gewog Tshogde and Thromde Tshogde.
- Local Governments shall ensure that local interests are taken into account in the national sphere of governance by providing a forum for public consideration on issues affecting the local territory.
- The objectives of Local Government shall be to:
- Provide democratic and accountable government for local communities;
- Ensure the provision of services to communities in a sustainable manner;
- Encourage the involvement of communities and community organizations in matters of local governance; and
- Discharge any other responsibilities as may be prescribed by law made by Parliament.
- A Local Government shall strive, within its financial and administrative capacity, to achieve the objectives set out under this Article.
- The Dzongkhag Tshogdu shall comprise:
- The Gup and Mangmi as the two elected representatives from each Gewog;
- One elected representative from that Dzongkhag Thromde; and
- One elected representative from Dzongkhag Yenlag Thromdes.
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