Executive Branch
After each general election, the new House of Assembly nominates three or four of its own members to stand as candidates for President (Te Beretitenti). The voting public then elects the Beretitenti from among these candidates. The Beretitenti appoints a Kauoman-ni-Beretitenti (Vice-President) and up to ten other Cabinet Ministers from among the members of the Maneaba. The Attorney-General is also a member of Cabinet.
Office | Name | Party | Since |
---|---|---|---|
President | Anote Tong | BTK | 10 July 2003 |
Vice-president | Miss Teima Onorio |
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