Government

The Republic of Kiribati was established in 1979 as a sovereign democratic republic and guarantees the fundamental rights of its citizens. The unicameral House of Assembly Maneaba ni Maungatabu has 42 members: 40 elected representatives, one appointed member from the Banaban community and the Attorney General. Members are elected on the basis of universal adult suffrage and serve four-year terms. The speaker is elected by members of the Maneaba.

Following an election, the Maneaba nominates three or four members to stand as candidates for President. The voting public elect The President (Te Beretitenti). The Beretitenti appoints a vice President, attorney-general and up to eight other cabinet ministers from among the members of the Maneaba.

Judicial appointments are made by the Beretitenti on the advice of the Public Service Commission.