Constitutional Council (Cambodia)
The Constitutional Council of Cambodia (Khmer: ក្រុមប្រឹក្សាធម្មនុញ្ញ) is a judicial body in the government of Cambodia. The council was established with the Constitution of Cambodia on September 24, 1993. The President of the Council is HE Im Chhun Lim.[1]
| Constitutional Council of Cambodia | |
|---|---|
| ក្រុមប្រឹក្សាធម្មនុញ្ញ | |
| Established | 24 September 1993 |
| Location | Chamkarmon State Palace Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Number of positions | 9 |
| President of the Constitutional Council | |
| Currently | Im Chhun Lim |
| Since | 2016 |
Composition
According to Article 92/Chapter XII of the Constitution of Cambodia, and the Law on the Organization and Functioning of the Constitutional Council, the council consists of 9 members.
- The King of Cambodia appoints three members by royal decree.
- The Supreme Council of the Magistracy elects three members and is later appointed by the King through royal decree.
- The National Assembly elects three members and is later appointed by the King through royal decree.
References
- "Questionnaire" (PDF). www.venice.coe.int. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
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