may require the Lhengye Zhungtshog to reconsider such advice. The Prime Minister must keep the King informed from time to time about the affairs of the State, including international affairs, and must submit such information and files as called for by the King. The Lhengye Zhungtshog must assess the state of affairs arising from developments in the State and society and from events at home and abroad; define the goals of State action and determine the resources required to achieve them; plan and co-ordinate government policies and ensure their implementation; and represent the Kingdom at home and abroad. The Lhengye Zhungtshog are collectively responsible to the King and to Parliament. The Executive cannot issue any executive order, circular, rule or notification inconsistent with, modifying, varying or superseding the laws of Bhutan. Presently, the council has 10 members who are termed as Lyonpos and wear a ceremonial orange scarf. The prime minister, who is the head of the government, is directly elected by the people through two rounds of national elections every five years. Democratic elections were first held in 2008. The latest elections were held in 2018. The present prime minister of Bhutan is Lyonchen Dr. Lotay Tshering who will be serving for a term of five years. (MoAF) Department of Agriculture Department of Forests and Park Services Department of Livestock Department of Agricultural Marketing and Cooperatives Bhutan Agriculture and Food Regulatory Authority National Biodiversity Center Rural Development Training Centre State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) affiliated to MoAF are: Green Bhutan Corporation Limited Farm Machinery Corporation Limited Bhutan Livestock Development Corporation Limited Previous Ministers: The Ministry of Economic Affairs is responsible for: Department of Trade Department of Industry Department of Intellectual Property Department of Geology and Mines Department of Hydro-Met Services Department of Renewable Energy Department of Hydropower & Power Systems Department of Cottage & Small Industry Office of Consumer Protection Previous Ministers: The Ministry of Education is responsible for: Department of Adult and Higher Education Department of School Education Department of Youth, Culture and Sports Previous Ministers: The Ministry of Finance is responsible for: Department of Aid and Debt Management Department of National Budget Department of National Properties Department of Public Accounts Department of Revenue and Customs Department of Macro Economics Previous ministers: Lyonpo Chogyal (May 1968 – 1988) Lyonpo Dorji Tshering (1988 – 1998) Lyonpo Yeshey Zimba (August 1998 – July 2003) Lyonpo Wangdi Norbu (July 2003 – July