| Parliament name (generic / translated) |
Fono / Legislative Assembly |
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| Structure of parliament |
Unicameral |
| Affiliation to the IPU |
Yes |
| Affiliation date(s) |
2000 - |
| LEADERSHIP |
| President |
Laauli Leuatea Polataivao Fosi (M)
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| Notes |
Elected on 18 March 2011. |
| Secretary General |
Fepuleai Attila Manutoipule Ropati (M)
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| COMPOSITION |
| Members (statutory / current number) |
49 / 49 |
PERCENTAGE OF WOMEN
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| Women (current number) |
2 (4.08%) |
| Mode of designation |
directly elected 49 |
| Notes |
- 47 seats are reserved for ethnic Samoans;
- Two seats are open to members of other communities. |
| Term |
5 years |
| Last renewal dates |
4 March 2011
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| CONTACT INFORMATION |
| Address |
Legislative Assembly
P.O. Box 1866 - APIA
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| Phone |
(685) 21 816
21 811 |
| Fax |
(685) 21 817 |
| E-mail |
fono@samoa.ws |
| Website |
http://www.parliament.gov.ws/
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