General Fono
The General Fono (Tokelauan: Fono Fakamua) is the parliament of Tokelau. It has 20 members (15 before 2008), representing the 3 atolls. Elections are held every three years.
General Fono Fono Fakamua | |
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 Badge of the General Fono | |
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| Leadership | |
Charles III since 8 September 2022 | |
Don Higgins since 2022 | |
| Seats | 20 |
| Elections | |
Last election | 26 January 2023 |
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Tokelau is a de facto non-partisan democracy since both village and Fono elections are made without political parties.[3]
Results of the 2023 election
| Position | Atafu members | Fakaofo members | Nukunonu members |
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| Faipule | Kelihiano Kalolo | Fofo Tuisano | Alipate Tavite |
| Pulenuku | Nogo Iupati | Otinielu Tuumuli | Petelo Patelesio |
| Taupulega Representatives (Village elders) | Lepaio Lua | Kaio Isaako | Falaniko Aloisio |
| Tiu Faō | Tuutuuvae Sefo Ateri | Salesio Lui | |
| Tulano Toloa | Taupati Peleni | ||
| Taulelea Representatives (Men's group) | Tepapa Tom Toma | Palelei Famatala Sili | Savelio Tumua |
| Fafine Representatives (Women's group) | Latu Kuresa | Malia Sugalu Puē | Lupe Josephine Lui |
| Source: Radio New Zealand | |||
References
- Lewis, Lydia (13 March 2023). "Tokelau welcomes new head of government". www.rnz.co.nz. RNZ. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- "Tokelau". rulers.org. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- "How Tokelau is Governed". tokelau.org.nz. Archived from the original on 24 April 2015. Makes no references to political parties for elections or governance.
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