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Head of State

Kiribati
  • English
    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

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)2

Head of State

Kiribati
  • English
    …
    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)

Vice-President

Kiribati
  • English
    1. There shall be a vice-president of Kiribati, who shall be known as Kauoman-ni-Beretitenti.
    2. The Beretitenti shall, as soon as practicable after assuming that office, appoint a Kauoman-ni-Beretitenti from among the Ministers.
    … (Sec. 39)

Government

Kiribati
  • English

    The executive authority of Kiribati shall vest in the Cabinet, which shall be collectively responsible to the Maneaba ni Maungatabu for the executive functions of the Government. (Sec. 45)

Government

Kiribati
  • English
    1. The Beretitenti shall, as soon as practicable after assuming that office, appoint the Ministers from among members of the Maneaba ni Maungatabu.
    … (Sec. 41)

Government

Kiribati
  • English

    There shall be a Cabinet which shall consist of the Beretitenti, the Kauoman-ni-Beretitenti and not more than twelve other Ministers. (Sec. 40)3

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)