Page:Constitution of Bhutan 2008 English.pdf/14

14. There shall be a Privy Council, which shall consist of two members appointed by the Druk Gyalpo, one member nominated by the Lhengye Zhungtshog and one member nominated by the National Council. The Privy Council shall be responsible for:
    1. All matters pertaining to the privileges of the Druk Gyalpo and the Royal Family;
    2. All matters pertaining to the conduct of the Royal Family;
    3. Rendering advice to the Druk Gyalpo on matters concerning the Throne and the Royal Family;
    4. All matters pertaining to crown properties; and
    5. Any other matter as may be commanded by the Druk Gyalpo.
15. The Druk Gyalpo shall not be answerable in a court of law for His actions and His person shall be sacrosanct.
16. The Druk Gyalpo, in exercise of His Royal Prerogatives, may:
    1. Award titles, decorations, dar for Lhengye and Nyi-Kyelma in accordance with tradition and custom;
    2. Grant citizenship, land kidu and other kidus;
    3. Grant amnesty, pardon and reduction of sentences;
    4. Command Bills and other measures to be introduced in Parliament; and
    5. Exercise powers relating to matters which are not provided for under this Constitution or other laws.
17. The Druk Gyalpo may promote goodwill and good relations with other countries by receiving state guests and undertaking state visits to other countries.