Hatohobei State Legislature | |
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| 11th Hatohobei State Legislature | |
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Length of term | Elected members: 4 years Chiefs: Ex officio |
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| Plurality at-large (9) and no election (3) | |
Last general election | July 2024 |
Next election | TBD |
The Hatohobei State Legislature is the unicameral legislature of Hatohobei, one of Palau's sixteen states. The legislature is composed of twelve members, of which nine are elected at-large. The remaining three seats are held ex officio by Hatohobei's three traditional chiefs.[1][2] Elected members serve for four-year terms.[3]
The legislature is granted significant authority from the state constitution, including the power to impeach the state governor and lieutenant governor. The legislature can also override the governor's veto. Additionally, the legislature has a harmful substance (anti-nuclear) clause.[1]
In addition to serving in the legislature, the three chiefs also constitute the extra-legislative Traditional Leaders Council. The council serves as an advisory body to the state government in matters of traditional laws and customs.[1][3]
References
edit- ^ a b c 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.
- ^ Reklai, L. N. (2016-07-12). "9th Hatohobei Gov't Installed; Two Top Offices Held by Women". Island Times. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ a b "Hatohobei State Government: Statements of Receipts and Disbursements and Independent Auditors' Report: Years Ended September 30, 2019 and 2018" (PDF). Office of the Public Auditor of Palau. June 8, 2021. p. 4. Retrieved July 16, 2024.