Council of Iroij

The Council of Iroij, also known as the House of Iroij, is a consultative body in the Marshall Islands provided for by the constitution. Its twelve members consist of the Iroij, the traditional chiefs of the islands. The Council of Iroij has the power to review any proposed legislation affecting land rights or traditional practices.

Council of Iroij
History
Founded1979
Seats12
Politics of the Marshall Islands
Constitution
Executive
Legislative
Judiciary
  • Supreme Court
    Chief Justice: Daniel N. Cadra
  • High Court
    Chief Justice: Carl Ingram
Elections
Administrative divisions
  • Inhabited municipalities
Foreign relations
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs
    Minister
  • Diplomatic missions of / in the Marshall Islands
  • Other countries
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