GOVERNANCE OF TOKELAU
Councils of Elders
General Fono
and
Council for the Ongoing Government of Tokelau
Tokelau consists of three atolls: Atafu, Nukunonu and Fakaofo. The village on each atoll is governed by its own Council of Elders (Taupulega) which is the source of authority / pule.
The 3 Taupulega will have delegated collectively by July 1 2004 the authority of the villages to the General Fono regarding national matters for them to govern / manage on behalf of Tokelau.
The General Fono is the parliament of Tokelau and meets 3-4 times a year for 3-4 days a session on the atoll where the Ulu-o-Tokelau (head of government) resides. The position of Ulu-o-Tokelau rotates among the three Faipule to allow each village to take turn in hosting and witnessing the swearing in of parliament after general elections every three years.
[FYI - Rotation based on Feb08 GF decision as follows:
2011 - Fakaofo
2012 - Atafu
2013 - Nukunonu
2014 - Atafu
2015 - Nukunonu
When the General Fono is not in session Tokelau is governed by an executive council called the Council for the Ongoing Government of Tokelau composed of the 3 Faipule and 3 Pulenuku (village mayors). This new composition of the Council was established at the November 2003 General Fono. Originally the Council consisted of the 3 Faipule.
Supporting the General Fono and the Council for the Ongoing Government is the national public service, consisting of the General Manager, Apia, and Directors of Health, Education, Transport and Support Services, and Economic Development, as well as other departmental staff.
Supporting each Taupulega is a General Manager (also known as Director or Coordinator) who heads the villages "Office of the Taupulega", and other public staff members including teachers, medical staff and the traditional workforce.
Members of the General Fono
Currently Nukunonu has 6 members, Fakaofo 7 and Atafu 7. The number of members is based on population figures from the last census.
Both Faipule and Pulenuku automatically become members of the General Fono.
Members of the Council for the Ongoing Government of Tokelau
| Council for the Ongoing Government of Tokelau 2011-2013 |
Portfolios under the Ulu
Foreign Relations
General Fono & Cabinet
Youth, Sports, Culture & Women Affairs
National Public Service
Justice
Broadcasting
Fakaofo
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| Faipule Foua Toloa |
Public Utilities (Telecommunication & Energy)
Phone: (690)3211
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| Pulenuku O'Tinielu Tuumuli |
Phone: (690)3191 |
Nukunonu
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| Faipule Salesio Lui |
Health
Support Services
Phone: (690)4131
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| Pulenuku Panapa Sakaria |
Phone: (690)4162 |
Atafu
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| Faipule Kerisiano Kalolo |
Ulu o Tokelau
Economic Development, Natural Resources & Environment
Education
Phone: (690)2131
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| Pulenuku Faafetai Taumanu |
Phone: (690)2185 |
Villages
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Fakaofo
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| Foua Toloa |
Faipule |
| O'Tinielu Tumuli |
Pulenuku (Mayor) |
| Penehe Tulafono |
Law Commissioner |
| Tino Vitale |
General Manager, Tokelau Teletok |
| Livi Mativa |
School Principal |
| Safiti Gaualofa |
Police Sergeant |
| Rev Mose Peleti |
Pastor |
| Hina Puka Kelekolio |
Coordinator for Taupulega Office |
| Dr. Iuta Sili |
Resident Doctor |
General Fono Delegates
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Foua Toloa (Faipule)
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Tinielu Tuumuli (Pulenuku)
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Koloue O'Brien (for Taupulega Rep)
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Gaualofa Gaualofa (for Taupulega Rep)
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Makalika Vitale (Fatupaepae)
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Kaio Isaako (Aumaga)
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Kelesoma (for Taupulega Rep)
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Nukunonu
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Salesio Lui
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Faipule
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Panapa Sakaria
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Pulenuku (Mayor)
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Ioane Tumua
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Law Commissioner
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Iosefo Vulu
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School Principal
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Heho
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Police Sergeant |
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Father O'Connor
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Monsignor |
| Sakaria Patelesio |
General Manager for Taupulega Office |
General Fono Delegates
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Salesio Lui (Faipule)
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Panapa (Pulenuku)
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Ioane Tumua (Taupulega Rep)
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Mika Perez (Taupulega Rep)
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Hili Aleki (Fatupaepae)
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Kele Perez (Taulelea)
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Atafu
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| Kerisiano Kalolo |
Faipule |
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Faafetai Taumanu
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Pulenuku (Mayor)
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Salasopa Semu Iupati
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Law Commissioner
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Tessa Kirifi
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Director of Education
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John Kalolo
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Principal
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Reupena Leitu
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Police Sergeant
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Rev Iosua Fa'amaoni
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Pastor
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| Luisa Sale |
Director for Taupulega Office |
| Dr. Lameka Sale |
Resident Doctor |
General Fono Delegates
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Kerisiano Kalolo (Faipule)
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Faafetai Taumanu (Pulenuku)
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Kelisiano Kalolo (Taupulega Rep)
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Enosa Sirila (Taupulega Rep)
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Lepaia Simi (Taupulega Rep)
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Vasi Aleni (Fatupaepae)
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Nofo Iupati (Aumaga)
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Tokelau Affairs Liaison Office - Apia
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Jovilisi Suveinakama
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General Manager, Apia
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| Asofa Fereti |
Director of Transport & Support Services |
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Mikaele Perez
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Director for Economic Development
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Silivia Tavite
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Director of Health
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Heto Puka (Acting Director)
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Director of Finance |
| Lili Tuioti |
Education Adviser and Planning & Monitoring Unit |
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