🇳🇵 Office of the Prime Minister of Nepal
Code of Conduct and
Operational Policy
Under the Framework of the Eleven
Foundational Pillars of Nepal (Pillar No. 6)
Prime Minister is “Accountable
to all, above none.”
Introduction
In recognition of the sovereign authority of the people of Nepal, and in accordance with the values enshrined in the Constitution and the interdependent balance of the Eleven Pillars of Governance, this document establishes the responsibilities, ethical standards, and operational boundaries of the Office of the Prime Minister. This Code ensures the Prime Minister remains a servant of the people, answerable to the Assembly, and accountable to the law
SECTION I — STRUCTURE AND APPOINTMENT
Article 1 – Role and Mandate
1.1 The Prime Minister is the
chief executive of the federal government, elected from among the members of
the People’s Representative Assembly.
1.2 The Prime Minister is responsible for leading the Council of Ministers and
implementing legislative policies in accordance with the Constitution of Nepal
and its guiding ideologies.
Article 2 – Eligibility Criteria
2.1 The candidate must:
2.1.1 Be
a sitting elected member of the People’s Representative Assembly.
2.1.2
Be a citizen of Nepal by birth.
2.1.3 Be between the age of 35 and 70 at the time of appointment
2.2 The candidate must pass clearances from five national bodies prior to official nomination:
·
Anti-Corruption Bureau – Integrity and
financial record screening.
·
Election Commission of Nepal –
Verification of electoral legitimacy.
·
Supreme Court – Confirmation of absence
of legal disqualifications.
· Governance Evaluation Committee – Assessment of public service performance history.
· Nepalese Army Command Council – National security compatibility.
Article 3 – Term of Office and
Limits
3.1 A Prime Minister serves for
the life of the Assembly or until a vote of no confidence is passed.
3.2 No person may serve more than two full terms.
3.3 Interim or caretaker governments are limited to 6 months unless ratified by
the Assembly.
SECTION II — EXECUTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
Article 4 – Core Duties
4.1 The Prime
Minister shall:
4.1.1 Chair
Cabinet sessions and lead inter-ministerial governance.
4.1.2 Set
national administrative priorities.
4.1.3 Present
a comprehensive Government Action Plan within 60 days of assuming office
4.1.4 Present
annual government performance to the Assembly.
4.1.5 Enforce
laws passed by the Assembly faithfully and promptly.
4.2 The Prime Minister must
ensure equitable resource distribution, uphold civil liberties, and maintain
harmony between all constitutional organs.
Article 5 – Emergency Leadership
Protocols
5.1 The Prime Minister may activate emergency measures only
under:
5.1.1 National disaster, invasion, or
existential threat to the Constitution.
5.1.2 Approval from two-thirds of the
Assembly within 7 days of declaration.
5.2 Emergency
powers do not extend to:
5.2.1 Suspension
of fundamental rights.
5.2.2 Postponement
of elections.
5.2.3 Override
of judicial orders.
SECTION III — ETHICAL AND OPEARTIONAL CONDUCT
Article 6: Integrity and
Non-Partisanship
6.1 All
decisions must reflect national—not party—interest.
6.2 Public
assets may not be used for private gain or political campaigning.
6.3 All
external gifts, funds, or awards must be declared and recorded by the Cabinet
Secretariat.
Article 7: Financial &
Relational Transparency
7.1 Full
disclosure of assets, liabilities, business ties, and family interests within
30 days of assuming office.
7.2 Public
declaration of any change in holdings above NPR 1 million.
Article 8: Conflict of Interest
Protocol
8.1 Any real or perceived conflict must be declared
immediately to the Assembly Ethics Committee.
8.2 The Prime Minister must recuse themselves from decisions involving:
8.2.1 Direct
relatives.
8.2.2 Businesses
or organizations where financial ties exist.
8.2.3 Reports
must be submitted to the Assembly’s Ethics Committee within 7 days of recusal.
PART IV — TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND REMOVAL
Article 9 – Reporting and
Oversight
9.1 The Prime Minister shall:
·
Submit quarterly performance reports to the
Governance Evaluation Committee.
·
Conduct monthly town hall or stakeholder meeting
covering major policy issues.
·
Present budget execution and development
benchmarks every 6 months.
·
Hold monthly public briefings broadcast on
national media.
·
Quarterly public reports via press conference
and digital publication
·
Ensure every citizen shall have access to a
digital grievance portal overseen by a dedicated Response Office
9.2 Non-compliance with reporting
obligations may trigger a formal investigation by the Assembly.
Article 10 – Removal from the
Office
10.1 Subject to non-compliance findings during assembly
investigations, an appeal for vote of no confidence can be initiated. 10.2 Any
Initiation for vote of no confidence shall be hacked by 25% members of assembly
prior presenting for voting.
10.3 Any Initiated motion for vote of no confidence shall be
voted in favour by 2/3rd of Assembly members.
10.4 If majority in favour for vote of no confidence, prime
minister is sent a termination letter, with last official date at his office.
10.5 Assembly must nominate and vote for new prime minister
before the last date of prior in office.
10.6 Such motion for nomination and voting shall be
initiated by 25% and voted in favour by 75% of assembly.
10.7 Upon confirmation of Voting, and ensuring such candidate meets all criteria
of article 2 of this document, new prime minister will be provided with
appointment letter.
10.8 Removed Prime Minister shall handover all his duties
and responsibilities, along with office equipment and government belongings to
new prime minister.
10.9 Removed prime minister shall assist new prime minister,
when and where required for the activities initiated by him for next three
months of removal from office.
10.10 Upon completion of five years of tenure, if not
re-elected, shall resign from the office and follow same as mentioned in article
10.5 t0 10.9.
Article 11 – Major Restrictions
11.1 Upon completion of continued two terms, a person
cannot assume the same office.
11.2 Prime Minister while at office, cannot actively advocate
for his party.
11.3 During re-elections, he cannot appear for electoral publicity
and speeches within his working days.
11.4 He cannot only assume the emergency powers, under the
criteria of Article 5 “Emergency Leadership Protocols”.
PART V — STRUCTURE, REVIEW AND AMENDMENT
Article 12: Prime Minister’s
Secretariat
The Office shall maintain the following functional departments:
12.1 Executive
Secretariat (Policy coordination and agenda setting)
12.2 National
Communications Unit (Public outreach and documentation)
12.3 Legal
& Ethics Bureau (Code compliance and legal review)
12.4 Citizens'
Response Desk (Public service delivery feedback)
Article 13 – Policy Review and
Amendment
13.1 This Code must be reviewed every five years alongside
the review of all Eleven Pillars.
13.2 Any proposed amendments must:
13.2.1 Be published for public review
for 60 days.
13.2.2 Secure a two-thirds majority in
the People’s Representative Assembly.
13.2.3 Receive confirmation from the
Supreme Court.
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