Draft:Angaur State Legislature
Angaur State Legislature Olbiil Era Ngeaur | |
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| 21st Angaur State Legislature | |
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Length of term | Elected members: 2 years Chiefs: Ex officio |
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| Plurality at-large (5) and no election (4) | |
Last general election | January 2023 |
Next election | January 2025 |
The Angaur State Legislature (Palauan: Olbiil Era Ngeaur) is the unicameral legislature of Angaur, one of Palau's sixteen states. The legislature is composed of nine members, of which five are elected at-large. The remaining four seats are held ex officio by Angaur's four traditional chiefs.[1][2] Elected members serve for two-year terms.[2]
The legislature is granted significant authority from the state constitution, including the power to impeach the state governor and override the governor's veto. Additionally, the legislature has a harmful substance (anti-nuclear) clause.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Shuster, Donald R. (1994). "Custom versus a New Élite: Palau's 16 State Constitutions". The Journal of Pacific History. 29 (2). Taylor & Francis: 190, 192, 194. ISSN 0022-3344 – via JSTOR.
- ^ a b Ngirutang, Marvin T. (October 4, 2016). "Performance Audit Report on Angaur State Government, Period Covered: October 1, 2010 Through September 30, 2013" (PDF). Office of the Public Auditor of Palau. p. 4. Retrieved July 15, 2024.