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Local Leaders of Bhutan/ Druk-yul (Realm of the Dragon) (Female Suffrage 1953/89) An absolute Monarchy gradually becoming more constitutional and in 2008 it will become a full parliamentary democracy. The draft constitution also introduces limited female succession to the throne (princes have presidence over princesses)

2012- Dzongda (Governor) Ngawang Pem, Tsirang
Chief Human Resource Officer in the Home Ministry 2006-10 and she held the same position in the Ministry of Agriculture 2010-12  (b. 1970-)

Last update 30.07.12