14th Samoan Parliament

14th Samoan Parliament

The 14th Samoan Parliament is the current term of the Parliament of Samoa. Its composition was determined by the 2006 elections.

The 14th Parliament consists of 49 representatives, elected from six two-seat and 35 single-seat territorial constituencies, and two non-territorial constituences.

The parliamentary session was officially opened by the O le Ao o le Malo, Malietoa Tanumafili II, on 30 May 2006 [ [http://www.eventpolynesia.com/news&info/samoa/galleryarchive/SA2_page_gal28may06.htm "Head of State opened Samoa’s 14th Parliament"] , "EventPolynesia.com", 31 May 2006] .

Initial Party standings

From [http://www.eventpolynesia.com/news&info/samoa/galleryarchive/SA2_page_gal02apr06.htm EventPolynesia]

ummary of changes

* On 6 April 2006, three independent MPs, Solamalemalo Keneti Sio, Muagututagata Peter Ah Him, and Lafaitele Patrick Leiataualesa joined the HRPP, increasing its seat count to 35 seats [ [http://www.eventpolynesia.com/news&info/samoa/galleryarchive/SA2_page_gal02apr06.htm Vaisigano # 1 constituency wants newly elected MP to join HRPP camp] , "EventPolynesia.com, 6 April 2006.] .
* Pau Sefo Pau's election in the Fa'asalele'aga No. 2 seat was overturned by a court petition on 2 August 2006. Rita Pau Letoa was elected in a by-election for the seat on 25 September 2006.
* Mulitalo Sealiimalietoa Siafausa Vui's election was overturned by a court petition on 16 August 2006. The subsequent by-election for the Fa'asalele'aga No. 4 was won by Vui Tupe Ioane on 11 October 2006.
* Paepae Kapeli Sua's election was overturned by a court petition on 16 August 2006. The subsequent by-election was won by Muagututia Siaosi S Meredith on 11 October 2006.
* On 15 November 2006, following the departure of former leader Le Mamea Ropati and senior MP Sililoto Tolo Tuaifaiva, the Samoan Democratic United Party fell below the eight MPs required to be recognised as a party, and all its members have subsequently been treated as independents.
* Rita Pau Letoa's election was overturned by a court petition on 14 December 2006. The subsequent by-election was won by Papalii Samuelu Petaia on 5 February 2007.
* Manuleleua Lalagofaatasi Falaniko Leleua died on 14 February 2007. The resulting by-election was won by Patauave Etuale on 23 April 2007.
* Sililoto Tolo Tuaifaiva died on 9 March 2007. The subsequent by-election for the Vaimauga West seat was won by Patu Ativalu Togi II on 8 May 2007.
* On 14 March 2008, Muagututi’ a Siaosi Meredith and Palusalue Fa’apo II resigned from the HRPP and became independent MPs [ [http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=38596 Two MPs in Samoa quit ruling party] , "Radio New Zealand International", 16 March 2008] .
* On 27 April 2008, twelve independent MPs including most of the former members of the Samoan Democratic United Party and two former members of the Human Rights Protection Party announced the formation of a new political party [ [http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=39393 Independent MPs in Samoa to form a new political party] , "Radio New Zealand International", 27 April 2008] . The new grouping has yet to appoint a leader or decide on a name. Despite having sufficient MPs, the new party will not be recognised in the House [ [http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=39430 Newly formed political party in Samoa not recognised] , "Radio New Zealand International", 28 April 2008] .

External links

* [http://www.parliament.gov.ws/ministers.cfm 14th Parliament 2006 - 2011: Members of Parliament & Ministers]

References


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