Election Commissioner
Mr. Dolakh Bahadur Gurung, Election Commissioner
Mr. Dolakh Bahadur Gurung was appointed to post of Election Commissioner for Election commission, Nepal on May 13, 2006 by the President of Nepal through the recommendation from the Constitutional Council and a parliamentary hearing process.
As one of the Commissioners, Mr. Gurung also actively contributed to conduct the Constituent Assembly Election on 10 April 2008 and the by-election on 10 April 2009. Prior to the present assignment, he had served at the capacity of Secretary for the Election Commission and the Ministry of Local Development. His previous work experiences as the Joint Secretary for the Election Commission is also relevant to remember here.
During his 30 years of different responsibilities as an employee of Government of Nepal, he had served in several districts at different capacities. One of major tasks under the administrative assignment was to conduct general elections in the districts for the House of Representatives in the year 1991, 1994 and 1995 and the national referendum 1980. As a Chief Returning officer, he contributed to conduct local elections in various districts as well.
As District Education officer, for instance, he worked in Mugu, Manang and Tanahu districts while as Local Development Officer, he was in Gulmi and Gorkha districts. Additionally, he had performed administrator role of Chief District Officer in Solukhumbu, Baglung, Sindhupalchok, Surkhet, Parsa and Morang districts.
Mr. Gurung holds MA degree in Sociology and diplomas in Education and Public Administration subjects. During his government job, he had attended several trainings inside and outside of country including USA on different subjects. Furthermore, he has travelling experiences of Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Lesotho, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and the USA.
His performances in the work places used to be rated commendable one in the field of administration, integrated rural development, Election management and so forth. Consequently, he has received dozen of awards, honors. Besides, he has contributed to this country as an author of the three books published. Several articles on different issues were published in the national journals. He also holds honorary portfolios in some social organizations.
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