Constitution of Kiribati 1979, as amended to 2018
Head of State
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    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)2

Head of State
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    1. There shall be a president of Kiribati, who shall be known as Beretitenti.
    2. The Beretitenti shall be the Head of State and the Head of Government. (Sec. 30)

Head of State
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    …
    2. The Maneaba shall after the election of the Speaker nominate, from among members of the Maneaba, not less than 3 nor more than 4 candidates for election as Beretitenti and no other person may be a candidate.
    … (Sec. 32)

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2

Sec. 55 as amended by 2018 Amendment.

3

Sec. 40 as amended by 2016 Amendment.

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Sec. 55 as amended by 2018 Amendment.