Palau Government Structure

There are three levels of governance in Palau. The President is chosen directly and
holds office for a period of four years. The Vice President and the President run on
different ballots. The President is advised on traditional laws and traditions by the
Council of Chiefs, which is made up of the highest traditional leaders from each
state.

The Supreme Court, the Court of Common Pleas, and the Land Court make up the
judicial system. The Chief Justice is in charge of the Supreme Court's trial and
appellate divisions. With the National Legislature of Palau's consent, the President
appoints judges to life terms.

Olbiil Era Kelulau, the bicameral National Congress, is composed of:

Senate (13 seats; senators directly elected in single-seat constituencies by majority

vote to serve 4-year terms) (13 seats; members directly elected in single-seat
constituencies by majority vote to serve 4-year terms)

House of Delegates (16 seats; members directly elected in single-seat

constituencies by simple majority vote to serve 4-year terms)

In the Senate, there were 11 males and 2 women, with the independents holding 13
seats and receiving NA% of the vote. 15.

House of Delegates: Independent 16 seats; independent 16 seats; men 14, women

2,% of all women 12.5%; note that women make up a majority of the National
Congress. 13.8%