Composition and number of Chithues as enshrined in Article 37 of the Charter of Tibetans –in-Exile

1) 10 members each elected from the three provinces of Tibet with a minimum of 2 women candidates from each regional constituency.

2) 2 members each from from the four Buddhist schools namely, Nyingma, Kagyu, Sakya & Gelug and Bon religion.

3) 2 members elected by Tibetan community in North and South Americas

4) 2 members elected by Tibetan community in Europe and Africa

5) 1 member elected byTibetan community in Asia (exlcuding India, Nepal & Bhutan) and Australia. The total number of members of Parliament should be 45. Tibetan people living in foreign countries (excluding India, Nepal & Bhutan) cannot either stand in election or cast vote for provincial and religious elections.