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	Marshall Islands
		The President is elected by majority Nitijela vote and appoints his Cabinet from its membership.
		The Nitijela and mayors are elected by secret ballot every 4 years by citizens 18 years of age and older.
		Three women ran for the Nitijela in November, and one was elected.
	www.state.gov /g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2003/27779.htm (3287 words)

	Politics of the Marshall Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The legislative branch of the government of the Marshall Islands consists of the Nitijela (Legislature) with an advisory council of high chiefs.
		The Nitijela has 33 members from 24 districts elected for concurrent 4-year terms.
		The president is elected by the Nitijela from among its members.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Politics_of_the_Marshall_Islands (770 words)

	Peace Corps \| World Wise Schools \| Lesson Plans \| Teacher Guides \| Marshall Islands
		The legislative branch of the government is made up of the Nitijela (parliament) with an advisory council of Iroij (high chiefs).
		The Nitijela has 33 members from 25 districts who are elected for concurrent four-year terms.
		The executive branch is under the leadership of the president, who is elected by the Nitijela from among its membership.
	www.peacecorps.gov /wws/guides/marshallislands/overview.html (708 words)

	PREAMBLE
		Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5) of this Section, the Nitijela may, by Act, amend paragraph (1) of this Section so as to vary the total number of members of the Nitijela, or the number of electoral districts, or their geographic boundaries, or the number of members to be elected from any electoral district.
		The Nitijela may at any time provide, by Act stating the proposed amendments to be considered, for the holding of a Constitutional Convention, provided that such Act is approved at both the second and the third readings by two-thirds of the total membership of the Nitijela.
		It shall be the duty of the Nitijela, as soon as practicable after receiving the Speaker's certification under paragraph (7) of this Section, to provide by Act for a referendum among all qualified voters on the question of holding a Constitutional Convention to consider the amendments proposed in the petition.
	www.cmseducation.org /wconsts/marshall_islands.html (12893 words)

	1993 Human Rights Report: MARSHALL ISLANDS
		The legislature consists of the Parliament, known as the Nitijela, with 33 members and a Council of Chiefs (Iroij), the latter serving a largely consultative function on matters dealing with custom and traditional practice.
		The executive branch of the Government consists of the President and his appointed Cabinet, all of whom are elected members of the Nitijela.
		The President is elected by majority vote from among the membership of the Nitijela.
	dosfan.lib.uic.edu /ERC/democracy/1993_hrp_report/93hrp_report_eap/MarshallIslands.html (1516 words)

	Yokwe Photos :: Welcome, Taiwan President! May 2005 Visit to Marshalls
		Senators await the speeches in the Nitijela Chamber.
		Nitijela session honoring the President of Taiwan, Chen Shui-bian.
		Monday, May 2, 2005, the Nitijela session honoring the President of Taiwan, Chen Shui-bian.
	www.yokwe.net /gallery/album85?page=3 (327 words)

	The Marshall Islands Human Rights Practices 1998 (US Department of State)
		The Nitijela (Parliament) and mayors are elected by secret ballot every 4 years with universal suffrage for citizens 18 years of age and older.
		The President is selected by the Nitijela from among its 33 members.
		In September the President and his Cabinet walked out of the legislative session when the Speaker of the Nitijela ruled that there would be a secret ballot on a motion of no confidence.
	marshall.csu.edu.au /Marshalls/html/HumanRights/HumanRights_1998.html (2029 words)

	Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 1999 - Marshall Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Nitijela election was held on November 15, and, in a record turnout, voters signaled dissatisfaction with the incumbent government by defeating five of the eight incumbent ministers seeking reelection.
		One woman was elected to the Nitijela in the November elections.
		Society is matrilineal, and those men and women who exercise traditional leadership and land ownership powers derive their rights either from their own positions in the family, or from relationships deriving from their mother's and sister's lineage.
	www.usemb.se /human/human1999/marshall.html (2251 words)

	MARSHALLS, FSM GET COMPACT FUNDING EXTENSION - October 1, 2003
		The legislation was necessary, he said, since the Nitijela was to be dissolved under the Constitution after September 30.
		On the other hand, if Nitijela is not satisfied with the final Compact package at that time, it may take action on the matter, said the President.
		The President reassured the Nitijela and people of the Marshall Islands that according to the most recent information available, the Compact would most likely be approved sometime in mid-October and in the interim, the RMI is to receive funding under a continuing resolution for approximately 4-6 weeks.
	archives.pireport.org /archive/2003/october/10-01-01.htm (525 words)

	Foreign & Commonwealth Office Country Profiles
		The Presdent is elected by the Nitijela from amongst its members.
		The President is elected by majority vote from the membership of the Nitijela; he selects the Cabinet (currently 10 ministers plus the President).
		From a field of 3 candidates the Nitijela elected as President Imata Kabua, the cousin of the late President.
	www.fco.gov.uk /servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1007029394365&a=KCountryProfile&aid=1018965341624 (880 words)

	MARSHALLS PUTS CONSIDERATION OF COMPACT ON HOLD - August 15, 2003
		In CNO compact policy papers to the U.S. Congress, a full inflation adjustment for Compact funds, a Kwajalein trust fund, and assistance to repair the Majuro International airport, were issues also put on the table by the RMI to be reviewed by Congress, as they were not considered favorably during negotiations.
		Although the Nitijela just reconvened after its summer break, the United States Congress is in recess for the month of August and will not be back in session until after the Labor Day break, the first week of September.
		The Marshalls' team is actively working with the Congress to improve the Compact and assure a viable funding stream for the government and people of the RMI if the Compact is not passed in time, he said.
	166.122.164.43 /archive/2003/august/08-15-17.htm (639 words)

	Interim measure to protect Marshalls funding (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		According to the Compact Negotiation Office, the Nitijela will be dissolved at the end of September, and it is very unlikely that Congress will have passed the Compact by that date.
		The resolution describes the understandings of the Nitijela in respect to inflation adjustment and fiscal stability; the continuation of federal programmes - in education, immigration, nuclear issues, the Kwajalein land use agreement and fiscal procedures agreement.
		Marshall Islands officials say they are pleased with progress made on the Compact, in the US Congress, especially in such a short time frame and remain hopeful that this process can be seen through to a favourable conclusion in the very near future.
	www.hellopacific.com /news/general/news/2003/09/25/25regf.html (292 words)

	Nat' Academies Press, Pacific Partnerships for Health: Charting a New Course (1998) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Nitijela, or parliament, is the legislative body and comprises many committees.
		The Council of Iroij (chiefs) may provide opinions to the Nitijela on any matters concerning the nation, and they may also ask for reconsideration of any proposed bill.
		Any Marshallese citizen older than 18 years of age may run for a seat on the Nitijela, whereas seats on the Council of Iroij are passed down through families.
	www.nap.edu /books/0309059488/html/142.html (583 words)

	Marshall Islands
		Elections for the 33-member Nitijela were held in November 2003; President Kessai Note's United Democratic Party won a majority of the seats, and the Nitijela reelected him in January 2004.
		Despite government shortcomings in enforcing the existing compulsory education law, in August 2004 the Nitijela passed a law that expanded compulsory education from 6- to 14-year-olds to 4- to 18-year-olds.
		In May the Nitijela enacted legislation specifying age 16 as the minimum age of consent for sexual activity.
	www.state.gov /g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2005/61617.htm (3042 words)

	Rongelap Atoll Marshall Islands Press Release
		In response to questions at the Nitijela Wednesday morning, Health Minister Alvin Jacklick said that the 177 Health Program office will be closing but the health services will continue.
		As long as he is representing the Enewetak people, John said he’d continue to fight for their rights with the US government on nuclear test problems.
		Bikini Senator Tomaki Juda added his perspective during the Nitijela session, saying that President Bush has already acknowledged the US obligation to help rebuild Iraq and Afghanistan after the damage caused by the fighting there.
	www.visitrongelap.com /MediaCenter/Press_Releases/2004_0130_healthabsorbs.htm (434 words)

	Republic of the Marshall Islands
		The RMI operates under a type of "hybrid" parliamentary-presidential system with head of state also the head of government and a bicameral Parliament; the upper house, or Council of Iroij, and the elected lower house, or Nitijela.
		Legislative power resides in the Nitijela which consists of thirty-three senators elected from twenty-four districts by universal suffrage of all citizens 18 years and older.
		However, during the 1991 election, a group called the Ralik-Ratak Democratic Party campaigned for their candidates as a direct challenge to not only President Kabua, but also as a challenge to many long time incumbents aligned with President Kabua.
	www2.hawaii.edu /~ogden/piir/pacific/marshalls.html (1134 words)

	Testimony, Tuesday, May 11, 1999, Honorable Philip Muller, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of the ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		I attach a copy of that Resolution, together with the copy of Nitijela Resolution # 67 of November 3, 1998, a related resolution recognizing the importance of the bilateral relationship with the U.S. Mr.
		Chairman, in your April 19, 1999, letter to President Imata Kabua, you indicated that as a result of your CODEL trip and your discussions with President Kabua you decided to convene a hearing regarding the complex and unique radiological issues in the Marshall Islands.
		This commitment is demonstrated both in the Compact of Free Association and in the corresponding resolutions recently forwarded by the House of Representatives and the Nitijela.
	resourcescommittee.house.gov /archives/106cong/fullcomm/99may11/muller.htm (3083 words)

	World Homes Network - Marshall Islands
		The 1979 constitution provides for a parliamentary form of government, with a 33-member single-chamber assembly, the Nitijela, elected by universal adult suffrage for a four- year term.
		The Nitijela elects a president from among its members as head of state and government.
		He died Dec 1996, and in January 1997 the Nitijela (legislature) elected his cousin, Imata Kabua, as his successor in a contested ballot.
	www.world-homes.net /atlas/Oceania/marshall.htm (393 words)

	Government
		Legislative power resides in the Nitijela, the lower house of the Marshall Islands bicameral parliament.
		The Council of Iroij is the upper house of the Marshall Islands bicameral parliament, while the Nitijela is the elected lower house.
		Legislative: Legislative power resides in the Nitijela, which consists of 33 senators elected by 24 electoral districts by universal suffrage of all citizens above 18 years of age.
	www.rmiembassyus.org /Government.htm (1744 words)

	MARSHALL ISLANDS PRESIDENT NOTE OPENS NITIJELA SESSION - January 21, 2002
		MAJURO, Marshall Islands (January 11, 2002 — The Marshall Islands Journal)---As a demonstration of its strong friendship with the United States, the Marshall Islands is keen to extend the term of the Compact beyond a 15-year period.
		President Kessai Note made this comment in his "State of the Nation" speech to the opening of the Nitijela on Monday morning (January 7).
		In emphasizing the close relationship between the two nations, Note said that during meetings with top U.S. officials-- including Vice President Dick Cheney-- in Washington, D.C. last November, he told the U.S. leaders that the Marshall Islands is happy to negotiate an agreement longer than 15 years.
	166.122.164.43 /archive/2002/January/01-21-08.htm (496 words)

	Pacific Islands
		In Cohen's article, not a single reference was made regarding the role of the Nitijela.
		The inevitable assumption one is led to is that the Nitijela lacks the wherewithal to manage and to oversee the funds.
		To remedy the deficiency is to create an entity outside of the Nitijela, located elsewhere.
	www.pacificislands.cc /pm82003/pmdefault.php?urlarticleid=0003 (706 words)

	Marshalls Compact opponents demonstrate at parliament
		A group of about 300 Marshall Islanders, led by traditional and political leaders from the islands of Majuro and Kwajalein, carried placards objecting to the recently signed Compact of Free Association with the United States and urged the Nitijela to not approve the Compact.
		During his state of the nation address at the opening, President Kessai Note said that it was essential for the amended Compact to be approved by September 30 so that guaranteed funding from the US to the Marshall Islands does not come to a halt when the current funding agreement ends.
		It has not officially been introduced into the Nitijela for review, but is expected to be later this week.
	quickstart.clari.net /qs_se/webnews/wed/au/Qmarshalls-us.RXW8_Da4.html (348 words)

	Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2000 - Marshall Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The most recent Nitijela election was held on November 15, 1999, and, in a record turnout, voters signaled dissatisfaction with the incumbent government by defeating five of the eight incumbent ministers seeking reelection.
		On January 3, President Kessai Note was selected unopposed by the Nitijela from among its 33 members.
		One woman was elected to the Nitijela in the 1999 elections.
	www.usemb.se /human/2000/eastasia/marshall_islands.html (2046 words)

	World Country Guide
		During the 1970s, the gradual process of dismantling the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands – Palau, the Northern Marianas, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Marshalls – began, as internal self-government was granted and negotiations on full independence got underway.
		In 1983, the Marshall Islands assembly (the Nitijela) agreed the Compact of Free Association with the US government, which set down the terms under which the Marshall Islands would become a sovereign self-governing nation.
		The president, who holds executive power and governs with the assistance of an appointed cabinet, is elected by the Nitijela from among its own members.
	www.orono.k12.mn.us /EWorldGuide/wtg/mnq/80.html (615 words)

	Marshalls main
		Under the Compact, the State Department is responsible for government-to-government relations, while Interior is responsible for the oversight and coordination of U.S. programs and funding assistance.
		The Nitijela has thirty-three members from twenty-five districts who are elected for concurrent four-year terms.
		However, both the Nitijela and the national radio use Marshallese.
	www.doi.gov /oia/Islandpages/rmimain.htm (1492 words)

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		Legislative-- unicameral parliament Nitijela and consultative Council of Iroij (traditional leaders).
		GOVERNMENT The legislative branch of the government consists of the Nitijela (parliament) with an advisory council of high chiefs.
		The RRDP elected only two candidates to the Nitijela, but the party remains an alternative for people dissatisfied with the national government.
	www.umsl.edu /services/govdocs/backgroundnotes/marshallislands.txt (2146 words)

	RMI PRESIDENT'S OFFICE: Address at Nitijela August 2004 Session :: Everything Marshall Islands :: http://www.yokwe.net
		Majuro, Tuesday August 17, 2004—President Kessai H. Note addressed the Nitijela yesterday morning during the opening of the August session.
		In his statement, Note informed the Nitijela and the nation on the progresses made since the Nitijela went into recess in March.
		“Nitijela will be discussing the Bill and Resolution to reestablish the Constitutional Convention to review our Constitution and to determine if changes are needed...” I am hopeful that the Nitijela will consider the Bill and Resolution and will set aside necessary funding for this important undertaking,” said the President.
	www.yokwe.net /modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=880 (584 words)

	Spread Freedom Institute Country Profiles: Republic of Marshall Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		English is spoken by most of the adult urban population.
		However, both the Nitijela (parliament) and national radio use Marshallese.
		Elections on November 17, 2003 elected a new Nitijela that took office in January 2004.
	www.spreadfreedom.org /Atlas/Countryprofiles/Marshallislands.htm (1801 words)

	ZoomInfo Web Summary: Henchi Balos (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		He was elected to the first Nitijela in 1979, when the constitutional government of the Marshall Islands was formed, and he served as the first - and only - Senator representing the Bikini people until his death.
		At a meeting at the White House in 1981 with Vice President George Bush, he told the Vice President that the people of Bikini were not satisfied with the Section 177 Agreement.
		During his 21 years as a member of the Nitijela, the governing body of the Marshall Islands, he served under late President Amata Kabua as Minister to the President, Minister of Health, Minister of Resources and Development and Minister of Finance.
	www.zoominfo.com /directory/Balos_Henchi_1651546.htm (403 words)

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