Bougainville House of Representatives
The Bougainville House of Representatives is the legislature of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, an autonomous entity within Papua New Guinea. It was established in 2005 under Part 5 of the region's constitution, which specifies that the House of Representatives shall comprise 39 elected members in addition to the President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, and the Speaker of the House, chosen outside of it.
Bougainville House of Representatives | |
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| Type | |
| Type | Unicameral |
| History | |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Leadership | |
Speaker | Simon Pentanu since 15 June 2015 |
| Seats | 41 (39 elected and 2 ex officio) |
| Meeting place | |
| Buka, Bougainville | |
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