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Legislature

Kiribati
  • English
    1. In the Maneaba ni Maungatabu one seat shall be reserved for a nominated representative of the Banaban community (in this section referred to as “the nominated member”).
    … (Sec. 117)

Legislature

Kiribati
  • English

    1. Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the Maneaba ni Maungatabu shall have power to make laws for the peace, order and good government of Kiribati.
    … (Sec. 66)

Legislature

Kiribati
  • English

    Subject to the provisions of the next following section and of section 118(1) of this Constitution, a person shall be qualified to be elected as an elected member of the Maneaba ni Maungatabu if, and shall not be so qualified unless-
    a. he or she is a citizen of Kiribati;
    b. he or she has attained the age of 21 years; and
    c. any other requirements prescribed by law. (Sec. 55)4

Legislature

Kiribati
  • English

    1. Subject to the provisions of this section, the Maneaba ni Maungatabu shall be composed of-
    a. thirty-five elected members;
    b. the member provided for in section 117 of this Constitution; 
    … (Sec. 53)

Legislature

Kiribati
  • English
    There shall be a legislature for Kiribati which shall be known as the Maneaba ni Maungatabu and shall consist of a single chamber. (Sec. 52)

Legislature

Kiribati
  • English
    1. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 55 of this Constitution, a person who has attained the age of 21 years shall be qualified to be elected as an elected member of the Maneaba ni Maungatabu for an electoral district comprising or including Banaba if he is a citizen of Kiribati or a Banaban.
    …
    3. A person shall be entitled to be registered as an elector on Banaba if he is Banaban or a citizen of Kiribati and is otherwise entitled under section 64 of this Constitution to be registered as an elector in that place.
    … (Sec. 118)