Draft:Kayangel State Legislature
Kayangel State Legislature | |
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| 13th Kayangel State Legislature | |
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Length of term | 2 years |
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| Plurality at-large (12) | |
Last general election | c. 2021 |
Next election | TBD |
The Kayangel State Legislature is the unicameral legislature of Kayangel, one of Palau's sixteen states. The legislature is composed of twelve elected members, all elected at-large.[1] Members are elected 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.[1]
In addition to the legislature, the two traditional chiefs of Kayangel are organized in the extra-legislative Council of Chiefs. The chiefs have supreme authority over the legislature, and any legislation requires the approval of both chiefs. While the legislature can technically override a chief's disapproval via a three-fourths majority vote, this almost never occurs in practice due to the island's deep-rooted traditions.[1][2]
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.
- ^ a b Tewid, Satrunino. "Performance Audit Report On Kayangel State Government, Period Covered: October 1, 2006 Through September 30, 2012" (PDF). Office of the Public Auditor of Palau. p. 5. Retrieved 27 July 2024.