Parliament of the Central Tibetan Administration
- Parliament of the Central Tibetan Administration
The Parliament of the Central Tibetan Administration, also known as the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, is the unicameral legislative organ of the Central Tibetan Administration. It was founded in 1960, and was most recently elected to a 14th 5-year term from 2006-2011. The first election of the Parliament of the Central Tibetan Administration, in history of Tibet, took place the September 2, 1960. The Tibetan community observes this date as the Democracy Day. [ [http://www.tibet.net/en/atpd/dday.html Democracy Day] ] , [ [http://www.phayul.com/news/article.aspx?article=Democracy+Day%3A+Exile+Government+asks+Tibetans+to+give+more+importance+to+%E2%80%9Cduties+than+rights%E2%80%9D&id=22723 Democracy Day: Exile Government asks Tibetans to give more importance to “duties than rights”] ]
It consists of anywhere between 43 to 46 members, including:
* two delegates from the Tibetan diaspora in Europe
* one delegate from the Tibetan diaspora in America
* ten delegates from each one of the three traditional provinces of Tibet
* two members each from the four schools of Tibetan Buddhism and the traditional Bon school
* one to three members appointed by the Dalai Lama with distinction in culture, sciences or community services
Election to the Parliament is open to Tibetans who are at least 25 years old, and the minimum voting age is 18. Sessions are held twice every year between six month intervals. A standing committee of 12 members is in place when the Parliament is not in session, consisting of two members from each province, one member from each religious denomination, and one member who is directly nominated by the Dalai Lama.
The Parliament also helps with organization of Local Parliaments established in 38 major Tibetan communities with no less than 160 Tibetans.
No political parties seem to be present in the present membership of the Parliament.
List of members
External Links
* [http://www.tibet.net/en/atpd/ Legislature: The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile]
References
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