- Jacques Lafleur
Jacques Lafleur (born
20 November ,1932 ) is a Frenchpolitician born inNew Caledonia .Lafleur is a former leader of one of the two anti-independence parties in New Caledonia, the RPCR (Rally for Caledonia in the Republic). He was a signatory to the Matignon Accords in 1988 and the
Nouméa Accord in 1998. He was elected deputy on16 June ,2002 , for the 12th session of the legislature (2002-2007), representing the 1st district in New Caledonia, but lost his hold on power as a result of the elections of 9 May, 2004, which propelled a new party, denominated "Future Together" (Avenir Ensemble), into control of government in South Province.Not to be confused with the character from
Harry and the Hendersons , played byDavid Suchet .Offices held
* 1978 - 2002 : Deputy
*7 March 1983 -3 June 1997 :Nouméa Municipal Council Member (New Caledonia)
*28 November 1984 -29 September 1985 : New Caledonia Territorial Assembly Member
*24 April 1988 -11 June 1989 : President of the Council for the Southern Region of New Caledonia
*11 June 1989 -8 May 1999 : President of the Assembly for the Southern Region of New Caledonia
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