Council of Deputies

The Council of Deputies (Samoan: Sui O Le Fono a Sui Tofia) is a constitutional body in Samoa. Its members serve as Deputy O le Ao o le Malo and act as head of state when the O le Ao o le Malo is unable to fulfill their duties due to absence or incapacitation.

For the Libyan parliament (also known as the Council of Deputies), see House of Representatives (Libya).
Politics of Samoa
Constitution
Executive
Legislative
  • Legislative Assembly
    Speaker: Papali’i Li’o Taeu Masipau
    Members
Judiciary
  • Court of Appeal of Samoa
  • Supreme Court
    Chief Justice: Satiu Simativa Perese
Elections
  • Recent elections
  • Political parties
Administrative divisions
Foreign relations
  • Diplomatic missions of / in Samoa
  • Nationality law
  • Passport
  • Visa requirements
  • Visa policy
  • Other countries

The Council was established by the constitution at independence on 1 January 1962. It consists of between one and three members, who are elected by the Legislative Assembly. If there are no members, the Chief Justice acts in their place. Elections to the Council are required to take place as soon as possible after a new O le Ao o le Malo is elected.

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