Orientation for newly recruited Research Assistants
The
National Assembly Secretariat conducted a one day induction training for the
newly recruited 35 research assistants assigned to the
Members of the National Assembly on 8 March 2024.
During
the session, the Secretary General congratulated the research assistants on
their appointment and provided them with an overview of Bhutanese Democracy.
Additionally, they were briefed on the roles and mandate of parliament
members, the legislative process, parliamentary privileges, and the code of
conduct. The orientation program also welcomed seven committee secretaries and
three research officers.
The research assistants are recruited in line with the provision of the National Assembly (Amendment) Act, 2014, which mandates that each Member of the National Assembly of Bhutan is provided with a Research Assistant (RA) to enhance their efficiency and effectiveness. The primary duties of these research assistants include conducting research, surveys, analysis, report writing, and providing administrative support to both Members and the Secretariat.
