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{{Politics of Tuvalu}}
{{Politics of Tuvalu}}


The '''governor-general of Tuvalu''' is the vice-regal representative of the [[Monarchy of Tuvalu|Tuvaluan monarch]], currently [[Charles III|King Charles III]], in the country of [[Tuvalu]].
The '''governor-general of Tuvalu''' is the representative of the [[Monarchy of Tuvalu|Tuvaluan monarch]], currently [[Charles III|King Charles III]], in the country of [[Tuvalu]].


The monarch is the [[List of heads of state of Tuvalu|head of state of Tuvalu]], with the governor-general performing the monarch's duties in Tuvalu. The [[Constitutional convention (political custom)|constitutional convention]] is that the governor-general represents the monarch [[Advice (constitutional)|and acts on the advice of the prime minister]].
The governor-general performs the monarch's duties in Tuvalu. The [[Constitutional convention (political custom)|constitutional convention]] is that the governor-general represents the monarch [[Advice (constitutional)|and acts on the advice of the prime minister]].


The office of the governor-general was created on 1 October 1978, when Tuvalu gained independence from the United Kingdom as a sovereign state and an independent constitutional monarchy. Since then, 10 individuals have served as governor-general. The incumbent, since 28 September 2021, is [[Tofiga Vaevalu Falani]].
The office of the governor-general was created on 1 October 1978, when Tuvalu gained independence from the United Kingdom as a sovereign state and an independent constitutional monarchy. Since then, 10 individuals have served as governor-general. The incumbent, since 28 September 2021, is [[Sir Tofiga Vaevalu Falani]].


==Constitutional status and appointment==
==Constitutional status and appointment==


The monarchy of Tuvalu exists in a framework of a [[parliamentary system|parliamentary]] [[representative democracy]]. As a constitutional monarch, the King acts entirely on the advice of his government ministers in Tuvalu.<ref name="E II role">{{cite web |title=The Queen's Role in Tuvalu |publisher=Official website of the British Monarchy|url=http://www.royal.gov.uk/MonarchAndCommonwealth/QueenandTuvalu/TheQueensRoleinTuvalu.aspx |access-date=4 April 2014}}</ref> The monarch is recognised in section 50 of the [[Constitution of Tuvalu]], as a symbol of the unity and identity of Tuvalu. The powers of the head of state are set out in section 52 (1) of the Constitution.<ref name="PACLII Constitution">{{cite web |work=PACLII|title=The Constitution of Tuvalu|url=http://www.paclii.org/tv/legis/consol_act/cot277/ |access-date=10 March 2014}}</ref>
The monarchy of Tuvalu exists in a framework of a [[parliamentary system|parliamentary]] [[representative democracy]]. As a constitutional monarch, the King acts entirely on the advice of his government ministers in Tuvalu.<ref name="E II role">{{cite web |title=The Queen's Role in Tuvalu |publisher=Official website of the British Monarchy|url=http://www.royal.gov.uk/MonarchAndCommonwealth/QueenandTuvalu/TheQueensRoleinTuvalu.aspx |access-date=4 April 2014}}</ref> The monarch is recognised in section 50 of the [[Constitution of Tuvalu]], as a symbol of the unity and identity of Tuvalu. The powers and functions of the head of state are set out in Part IV of the Constitution.<ref name="CofT23">{{cite web| last = | first = |title= Constitution of Tuvalu |publisher= Government of Tuvalu|page=|date = 1 October 2023|url= https://tuvalu-legislation.tv/cms/images/LEGISLATION/PRINCIPAL/1986/1986-0001/ConstitutionofTuvalu_2.pdf | accessdate=27 November 2023}}</ref>


As set out in section 54 of the Constitution, the King's representative in Tuvalu is the governor-general. Section 58 of the Constitution requires the governor-general to perform the monarch's functions when the sovereign is outside Tuvalu or otherwise incapacitated. The governor-general is appointed by the monarch upon the advice of the [[Prime Minister of Tuvalu|Tuvaluan prime minister]].<ref name="Taafaki 1996">{{cite web |last=Taafaki |first=Tauaasa |title=South Pacific – Governance in the Pacific: the dismissal of Tuvalu's Governor-General |publisher=Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, ANU (No 96/5) |page=|year=1996|url=https://openresearch-repository.anu.edu.au/bitstream/1885/210296/1/b1967241x.pdf |accessdate=28 August 2021}}</ref>
As set out in section 55 of the Constitution, the King's representative in Tuvalu is the governor-general. Section 59(1) of the Constitution requires the governor-general to perform the monarch's functions when the sovereign is outside Tuvalu or otherwise incapacitated.<ref name="CofT23"/> The governor-general is appointed by the monarch upon the advice of the [[Prime Minister of Tuvalu|Tuvaluan prime minister]].<ref name="Taafaki 1996">{{cite web |last=Taafaki |first=Tauaasa |title=South Pacific – Governance in the Pacific: the dismissal of Tuvalu's Governor-General |publisher=Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, ANU (No 96/5) |page=|year=1996|url=https://openresearch-repository.anu.edu.au/bitstream/1885/210296/1/b1967241x.pdf |access-date=28 August 2021}}</ref>


==Functions==
==Functions==


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| caption1 = Governor-General Iakoba Italei with President Tsai of Taiwan in Tuvalu, 2017
| caption1 = Governor-General Sir [[Iakoba Italeli]] with President [[Tsai Ing-wen]] of Taiwan in Tuvalu, 2017
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| caption2 = US ambassador to Tuvalu [[Judith Beth Cefkin|Judith Cefkin]] with Governor-General Sir [[Iakoba Italeli]] after presenting her [[letters of credence]], 2015
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The governor-general has constitutional responsibilities and [[reserve power]]s in relation to the ordering the [[Parliament of Tuvalu]] to convene and the appointment and dismissal of the [[Prime Minister of Tuvalu|prime minister]].<ref name="PACLII Constitution"/>
The governor-general has constitutional responsibilities and [[reserve power]]s in relation to the ordering the [[Parliament of Tuvalu]] to convene and the appointment and dismissal of the [[Prime Minister of Tuvalu|prime minister]].<ref name="CofT23"/>


===Exercise of reserve powers===
===Exercise of reserve powers===
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==Symbols and privileges==
==Symbols and privileges==


[[File:Flag of the Governor-General of Tuvalu.svg|thumb|Flag of the Governor-General of Tuvalu]]
[[File:Flag of the Governor-General of Tuvalu.svg|thumb|Flag of the governor-general of Tuvalu]]


The governor-general uses a personal flag, which features a [[Lions passant|lion passant]] atop a [[St. Edward's Crown|St. Edward's]] [[Crown (heraldry)#Commonwealth usage|royal crown]] with "Tuvalu" written across a scroll underneath, all on a blue background. It is flown on buildings and other locations in Tuvalu to mark the governor-general's presence.
The governor-general uses a personal flag, which features a [[Lions passant|lion passant]] atop a [[St. Edward's Crown|St. Edward's]] [[Crown (heraldry)#Commonwealth usage|royal crown]] with "Tuvalu" written across a scroll underneath, all on a blue background. It is flown on buildings and other locations in Tuvalu to mark the governor-general's presence.


All governor-generals have been awarded the [[Order of St Michael and St George]]. Faimalaga Luka had thus far been the only governor-general to decline a knighthood.
All governors-general have been awarded the [[Order of St Michael and St George]]. [[Faimalaga Luka]] had thus far been the only governor-general to decline a knighthood.


==Residence==
==Residence==
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==List of governors-general==
==List of governors-general==
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Following is a list of people who have served as Governor-General of Tuvalu since independence in 1978.<ref>http://www.archontology.org/nations/tuvalu/00_1978_td_g.php</ref>


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Following is a list of people who have served as Governor-General of Tuvalu since independence in 1978.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.archontology.org/nations/tuvalu/00_1978_td_g.php |title=Tuvalu: Governors-General: 1978-2008 |publisher=Archontology |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081009043320/http://www.archontology.org/nations/tuvalu/00_1978_td_g.php |archive-date=9 October 2008}}</ref>
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A total of ten people have held the position on a permanent basis, while an additional three people have held it on an interim basis due to a vacancy. [[Teniku Talesi]] was the first woman to be appointed to the role (albeit for an interim period),<ref name="UN 2020">{{cite web |url=https://protocol.un.org/dgacm/pls/site.nsf/files/HSPMFM/$FILE/Hspmfm.pdf|title=United Nations – Heads Of State |publisher=United Nations – Protocol and Liaison Service |date=2020|access-date=10 January 2021}}</ref><ref name="I2020-10">{{cite web |url=https://tuvaluparadise.tv/2020/10/09/ggs-appointment-nanumaga-continues-to-defy-governments-request/|title=GG's Appointment: Nanumaga Continues To Defy Government's Request|publisher=Kitiona Tausi, Tuvalu Paradise – Issue No. 44/2020|date=9 October 2020|access-date=4 January 2021}}</ref><ref name="CQ 2021">{{cite book |editor-last=Lansford |editor-first=Tom |title=Political Handbook of the World 2020-2021|year=2021|publisher=CQ Press (Sage Knowledge)}}</ref> holding office from the resignation of [[Iakoba Italeli]] in August 2019,<ref name="Taiwan Tuvalu 2009">{{cite web |url=https://www.taiwanembassy.org/tv_en/post/2009.html|title=The Embassy Held a Reception to Celebrate the 108th National Day of the R.O.C. (Taiwan) and the 40th Anniverary of Diplomatic Relationship between the R.O.C. (Taiwan) and Tuvalu |publisher=Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in Tuvalu|date=5 October 2019 |access-date=16 October 2021}}</ref> until being replaced by [[Samuelu Teo]] (then also serving as Speaker of Parliament) in January 2021.<ref name="Tuvalu Paradise 2021-1">{{cite web |url=https://tuvaluparadise.tv/2021/01/29/lct-moeiteava-christened-and-commissioned/|title=LCT 'Moeiteava' Christened And Commissioned |publisher=Kitiona Tausi, Tuvalu Paradise – Issue No. 06/2021|date=29 January 2021|access-date=16 October 2021}}</ref>

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A total of ten people have held the position on a permanent basis, while an additional three people have held it on an interim basis due to a vacancy. [[Teniku Talesi]] was the first woman to be appointed to the role (albeit for an interim period),<ref name="UN 2020">{{cite web|url=https://protocol.un.org/dgacm/pls/site.nsf/files/HSPMFM/$FILE/Hspmfm.pdf|title=United Nations – Heads Of State|publisher=United Nations – Protocol and Liaison Service|date=2020|access-date=10 January 2021|archive-date=14 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200914205358/https://protocol.un.org/dgacm/pls/site.nsf/files/HSPMFM/$FILE/Hspmfm.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="I2020-10">{{cite web |url=https://tuvaluparadise.tv/2020/10/09/ggs-appointment-nanumaga-continues-to-defy-governments-request/|title=GG's Appointment: Nanumaga Continues To Defy Government's Request|publisher=Kitiona Tausi, Tuvalu Paradise – Issue No. 44/2020|date=9 October 2020|access-date=4 January 2021}}</ref><ref name="CQ 2021">{{cite book |editor-last=Lansford |editor-first=Tom |title=Political Handbook of the World 2020-2021|year=2021|publisher=CQ Press (Sage Knowledge)}}</ref> holding office from the resignation of [[Iakoba Italeli]] in August 2019,<ref name="Taiwan Tuvalu 2009">{{cite web |url=https://www.taiwanembassy.org/tv_en/post/2009.html|title=The Embassy Held a Reception to Celebrate the 108th National Day of the R.O.C. (Taiwan) and the 40th {{as written|Anniv|erary [sic]}} of Diplomatic Relationship between the R.O.C. (Taiwan) and Tuvalu |publisher=Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in Tuvalu|date=5 October 2019 |access-date=16 October 2021}}</ref> until being replaced by [[Samuelu Teo]] (then also serving as Speaker of Parliament) in January 2021.<ref name="Tuvalu Paradise 2021-1">{{cite web |url=https://tuvaluparadise.tv/2021/01/29/lct-moeiteava-christened-and-commissioned/|title=LCT 'Moeiteava' Christened And Commissioned |publisher=Kitiona Tausi, Tuvalu Paradise – Issue No. 06/2021|date=29 January 2021|access-date=16 October 2021}}</ref>


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| Sir [[Fiatau Penitala Teo]]<br />{{small|(1911–1998)}}
| Sir [[Fiatau Penitala Teo]]<br />{{small|(1911–1998)}}
| {{small|1 October}}<br>1978
| {{small|1 October}}<br />1978
| {{small|1 March}}<br>1986
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| {{age in years and days|1978|10|1|1986|3|1}}
| rowspan="13" style="background:#eaecf0" | [[File:Her Majesty The Queen (1959).jpg|70px]]<br>'''[[Elizabeth II]]'''<br>[[File:Coat of arms of Tuvalu.svg|60px]]<br />{{small|(1978–present)}}
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| Sir [[Tupua Leupena]]<br />{{small|(1922–1996)}}
| Sir [[Tupua Leupena]]<br />{{small|(1922–1996)}}
| {{small|1 March}}<br>1986
| {{small|1 March}}<br />1986
| {{small|1 October}}<br>1990
| {{small|1 October}}<br />1990
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| 3
| 3
| [[File:Insigne Tuvalum.svg|70px]]
| [[File:Insigne Tuvalum.svg|127x127px]]
| Sir [[Toaripi Lauti]]<br />{{small|(1928–2014)}}
| Sir [[Toaripi Lauti]]<br />{{small|(1928–2014)}}
| {{small|1 October}}<br>1990
| {{small|1 October}}<br />1990
| {{small|1 December}}<br>1993
| {{small|1 December}}<br />1993
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| {{age in years and days|1990|10|1|1993|12|1}}
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| 4
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| [[File:Insigne Tuvalum.svg|127x127px]]
| Sir [[Tomu Sione]]<br />{{small|(1941–2016)}}
| Sir [[Tomu Sione]]<br />{{small|(1941–2016)}}
| {{small|1 December}}<br>1993
| {{small|1 December}}<br />1993
| {{small|21 June}}<br>1994
| {{small|21 June}}<br />1994
| {{age in years and days|1993|12|1|1994|6|21}}
| {{age in years and days|1993|12|1|1994|6|21}}
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| 5
| 5
| [[File:Insigne Tuvalum.svg|70px]]
| [[File:Insigne Tuvalum.svg|127x127px]]
| Sir [[Tulaga Manuella]]<br />{{small|(born 1936)}}
| Sir [[Tulaga Manuella]]<br />{{small|(born 1936)}}
| {{small|21 June}}<br>1994
| {{small|21 June}}<br />1994
| {{small|26 June}}<br>1998
| {{small|26 June}}<br />1998
| {{age in years and days|1994|6|21|1998|6|26}}
| {{age in years and days|1994|6|21|1998|6|26}}
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| 6
| 6
| [[File:Insigne Tuvalum.svg|70px]]
| [[File:Insigne Tuvalum.svg|127x127px]]
| Sir [[Tomasi Puapua]]<br />{{small|(born 1938)}}
| Sir [[Tomasi Puapua]]<br />{{small|(born 1938)}}
| {{small|26 June}}<br>1998
| {{small|26 June}}<br />1998
| {{small|9 September}}<br>2003
| {{small|9 September}}<br />2003
| {{age in years and days|1998|6|26|2003|9|9}}
| {{age in years and days|1998|6|26|2003|9|9}}
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|-
| 7
| 7
| [[File:Faimalaga Luka 2003.jpg|70px]]
| [[File:Faimalaga Luka 2003.jpg|133x133px]]
| [[Faimalaga Luka]]<br />{{small|(1940–2005)}}
| [[Faimalaga Luka]]<br />{{small|(1940–2005)}}
| {{small|9 September}}<br>2003
| {{small|9 September}}<br />2003
| {{small|15 April}}<br>2005
| {{small|15 April}}<br />2005
| {{age in years and days|2003|9|9|2005|4|15}}
| {{age in years and days|2003|9|9|2005|4|15}}
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| 8
| 8
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| Sir [[Filoimea Telito]]<br />{{small|(1945–2011)}}
| Sir [[Filoimea Telito]]<br />{{small|(1945–2011)}}
| {{small|15 April}}<br>2005
| {{small|15 April}}<br />2005
| {{small|19 March}}<br>2010
| {{small|19 March}}<br />2010
| {{age in years and days|2005|4|15|2010|3|19}}
| {{age in years and days|2005|4|15|2010|3|19}}
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|- style="background:#e6e6aa;"
| –
| –
| [[File:Rt Hon Sir Kamuta Latasi (cropped).jpg|70px]]
| [[File:Rt Hon Sir Kamuta Latasi (cropped).jpg|124x124px]]
| Sir [[Kamuta Latasi]]<br />{{small|(born 1936)<br>Acting Governor-General}}
| Sir [[Kamuta Latasi]]<br />{{small|(born 1936)<br />Acting Governor-General}}
| {{small|19 March}}<br>2010
| {{small|19 March}}<br />2010
| {{small|16 April}}<br>2010
| {{small|16 April}}<br />2010
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| {{age in years and days|2010|3|19|2010|4|16}}
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| 9
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| Sir [[Iakoba Italeli]]<br />{{small|(b. ?)}}
| Sir [[Iakoba Italeli]]<br />{{small|(b. ?)}}
| {{small|16 April}}<br>2010
| {{small|16 April}}<br />2010
| {{small|22 August}}<br>2019
| {{small|22 August}}<br />2019
| {{age in years and days|2010|4|16|2019|8|22}}
| {{age in years and days|2010|4|16|2019|8|22}}
|-style="background:#e6e6aa;"
|-style="background:#e6e6aa;"
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| –
| [[File:Teniku Talesi.jpg|70px]]
| [[File:Teniku Talesi.jpg|133x133px]]
| [[Teniku Talesi]]<br />{{small|(b. ?)<br>Acting Governor-General}}
| [[Teniku Talesi]]<br />{{small|(b. ?)<br />Acting Governor-General}}
| {{small|22 August}}<br>2019
| {{small|22 August}}<br />2019
| {{small|January}}<br>2021{{citation needed|date=December 2021}}
| {{small|January}}<br />2021{{citation needed|date=December 2021}}
| {{age in years and months|2019|8|22|2021|1|1}}
| {{age in years and months|2019|8|22|2021|1|1}}
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|-style="background:#e6e6aa;"
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| –
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| [[Samuelu Teo]]<br />{{small|(b. ?)<br>Acting Governor-General}}
| [[Samuelu Teo]]<br />{{small|(b. ?)<br />Acting Governor-General}}
| {{small|January}}<br>2021{{citation needed|date=December 2021}}
| {{small|January}}<br />2021{{citation needed|date=December 2021}}
| {{small|28 September}}<br>2021
| {{small|28 September}}<br />2021
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| [[Tofiga Vaevalu Falani]]<br />{{small|(b. ?)}}
| rowspan=2 | Sir [[Tofiga Vaevalu Falani]]<br />{{small|(b. ?)}}
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==See also==
==See also==

{{portal|Tuvalu}}
{{portal|Tuvalu}}
*[[Prime Minister of Tuvalu]]
*[[Prime Minister of Tuvalu]]
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Governor-General of Tuvalu
Coat of arms of Tuvalu
Flag of the governor-general
since 28 September 2021
Viceroy
StyleHis Excellency
ResidenceGovernment House, Funafuti
AppointerMonarch of Tuvalu
on the advice of the prime minister
Term lengthAt His Majesty's pleasure
Constituting instrumentConstitution of Tuvalu
Formation1 October 1978
First holderSir Fiatau Penitala Teo
SalaryAU$ 45,262 / US$ 29,760 annually[1]
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The governor-general of Tuvalu is the representative of the Tuvaluan monarch, currently King Charles III, in the country of Tuvalu.

The governor-general performs the monarch's duties in Tuvalu. The constitutional convention is that the governor-general represents the monarch and acts on the advice of the prime minister.

The office of the governor-general was created on 1 October 1978, when Tuvalu gained independence from the United Kingdom as a sovereign state and an independent constitutional monarchy. Since then, 10 individuals have served as governor-general. The incumbent, since 28 September 2021, is Sir Tofiga Vaevalu Falani.

Constitutional status and appointment

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The monarchy of Tuvalu exists in a framework of a parliamentary representative democracy. As a constitutional monarch, the King acts entirely on the advice of his government ministers in Tuvalu.[2] The monarch is recognised in section 50 of the Constitution of Tuvalu, as a symbol of the unity and identity of Tuvalu. The powers and functions of the head of state are set out in Part IV of the Constitution.[3]

As set out in section 55 of the Constitution, the King's representative in Tuvalu is the governor-general. Section 59(1) of the Constitution requires the governor-general to perform the monarch's functions when the sovereign is outside Tuvalu or otherwise incapacitated.[3] The governor-general is appointed by the monarch upon the advice of the Tuvaluan prime minister.[4]

Functions

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Governor-General Sir Iakoba Italeli with President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan in Tuvalu, 2017
US ambassador to Tuvalu Judith Cefkin with Governor-General Sir Iakoba Italeli after presenting her letters of credence, 2015

The governor-general has constitutional responsibilities and reserve powers in relation to the ordering the Parliament of Tuvalu to convene and the appointment and dismissal of the prime minister.[3]

Exercise of reserve powers

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In 2003, the Chief Justice of the High Court of Tuvalu delivered directions as to how the governor-general should proceed to take any action they considers to be appropriate under Section 116(1) of the Constitution, acting in his own deliberate judgment, rather than as advised by the cabinet.[5] That is, the governor-general could consider whether it was appropriate to exercise their reserve powers in calling Parliament.

The then Governor-General, Sir Iakoba Italeli was called on to exercise the reserve powers when Prime Minister Willy Telavi refused to recall parliament after the 2013 Nukufetau by-election. A constitutional crisis developed when Prime Minister Telavi responded that, under the Constitution, he was only required to convene parliament once a year, and was thus under no obligation to summon it until December 2013.[6] Tuvalu's opposition then requested the governor-general to intervene against the prime minister's decision.[7] On 3 July, Italeli exercised his reserve powers in ordering parliament to convene, against the prime minister's wishes, on 30 July.[8]

When the Parliament met on 30 July, the Speaker (Sir Kamuta Latasi) refused to allow a debate on a motion of no confidence in the government of Willy Telavi. After further political maneuvers,[9] Italeli then proceeded to exercise his reserve powers to order Telavi to stand down as prime minister and appointed Enele Sopoaga as interim prime minister.[10] The governor-general also ordered that parliament sit on Friday 2 August to allow a vote of no-confidence in Telavi and his government.[11] Telavi then proceeded to write to Elizabeth II, Queen of Tuvalu, informing her that he was dismissing Italeli from his position as governor-general.[10] The Queen made no reaction at all, thus leaving Sir Iakoba secure in his post.[12]

The constitutional crisis was resolved by a motion of no confidence in the government of Willy Tevali, which was held on 2 August 2013: the voting was eight for the motion, four against and one abstention.[13] On 4 August the parliament elected Enele Sopoaga as prime minister.[13][14][15]

Symbols and privileges

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Flag of the governor-general of Tuvalu

The governor-general uses a personal flag, which features a lion passant atop a St. Edward's royal crown with "Tuvalu" written across a scroll underneath, all on a blue background. It is flown on buildings and other locations in Tuvalu to mark the governor-general's presence.

All governors-general have been awarded the Order of St Michael and St George. Faimalaga Luka had thus far been the only governor-general to decline a knighthood.

Residence

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Government House in Funafuti is the official residence of the governor-general of Tuvalu.

List of governors-general

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Following is a list of people who have served as Governor-General of Tuvalu since independence in 1978.[16]

A total of ten people have held the position on a permanent basis, while an additional three people have held it on an interim basis due to a vacancy. Teniku Talesi was the first woman to be appointed to the role (albeit for an interim period),[17][18][19] holding office from the resignation of Iakoba Italeli in August 2019,[20] until being replaced by Samuelu Teo (then also serving as Speaker of Parliament) in January 2021.[21]

  Denotes Acting Governors-General
No. Portrait Name
(Birth–Death) 		Term of office Monarch
(Reign)
Took office Left office Time in office
1 Sir Fiatau Penitala Teo
(1911–1998) 		1 October
1978 		1 March
1986 		7 years, 151 days
Elizabeth II
(1978–2022)
2 Sir Tupua Leupena
(1922–1996) 		1 March
1986 		1 October
1990 		4 years, 214 days
3 Sir Toaripi Lauti
(1928–2014) 		1 October
1990 		1 December
1993 		3 years, 61 days
4 Sir Tomu Sione
(1941–2016) 		1 December
1993 		21 June
1994 		202 days
5 Sir Tulaga Manuella
(born 1936) 		21 June
1994 		26 June
1998 		4 years, 5 days
6 Sir Tomasi Puapua
(born 1938) 		26 June
1998 		9 September
2003 		5 years, 75 days
7 Faimalaga Luka
(1940–2005) 		9 September
2003 		15 April
2005 		1 year, 218 days
8 Sir Filoimea Telito
(1945–2011) 		15 April
2005 		19 March
2010 		4 years, 338 days
– Sir Kamuta Latasi
(born 1936)
Acting Governor-General 		19 March
2010 		16 April
2010 		28 days
9 Sir Iakoba Italeli
(b. ?) 		16 April
2010 		22 August
2019 		9 years, 128 days
– Teniku Talesi
(b. ?)
Acting Governor-General 		22 August
2019 		January
2021[citation needed] 		1 year, 4 months
– Samuelu Teo
(b. ?)
Acting Governor-General 		January
2021[citation needed] 		28 September
2021 		8 months
10 Sir Tofiga Vaevalu Falani
(b. ?) 		28 September
2021 		Incumbent 3 years, 46 days

Charles III
(2022–present)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Tuvalu. "Prescription of Salaries (Amendment) Act 2020". paclii.org.
  2. ^ "The Queen's Role in Tuvalu". Official website of the British Monarchy. Retrieved 4 April 2014.
  3. ^ a b c "Constitution of Tuvalu" (PDF). Government of Tuvalu. 1 October 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  4. ^ Taafaki, Tauaasa (1996). "South Pacific – Governance in the Pacific: the dismissal of Tuvalu's Governor-General" (PDF). Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, ANU (No 96/5). Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  5. ^ "Amasone v Attorney General [2003] TVHC 4; Case No 24 of 2003 (6 August 2003)". PACLII. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  6. ^ "Parliament needs one yearly meeting only says defiant Tuvalu PM". Radio New Zealand International. 2 July 2013. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
  7. ^ Coutts, Geraldine (2 July 2013). "Tuvalu opposition demands parliament be allowed to sit after weekend by-election". Radio Australia. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
  8. ^ Matau, Robert (3 July 2013). "Tuvalu's parliament convenes July 30". Islands Business. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
  9. ^ Matau, Robert (5 August 2013). "Tuvalu govt bombshells". Islands Business. Archived from the original on 29 April 2014. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
  10. ^ a b AFP (2 August 2013). "Dismissal crisis rocks Tuvalu". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
  11. ^ Cooney, Campbell (1 August 2013). "Tuvalu government faces constitutional crisis". Australia News Network. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
  12. ^ "Dismissal crisis rocks Tuvalu". Sydney Morning Herald. 2 August 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
  13. ^ a b Cooney, Campbell (4 August 2013). "Tuvalu parliament elects new prime minister". Australia News Network. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
  14. ^ Cooney, Campbell (5 August 2013). "Sopoaga elected new PM in Tuvalu". Radio Australia. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
  15. ^ "Enele Sopoaga Sworn-in Today as Tuvalu's New PM". Islands Business. 5 August 2013. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
  16. ^ "Tuvalu: Governors-General: 1978-2008". Archontology. Archived from the original on 9 October 2008.
  17. ^ "United Nations – Heads Of State" (PDF). United Nations – Protocol and Liaison Service. 2020. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 September 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
  18. ^ "GG's Appointment: Nanumaga Continues To Defy Government's Request". Kitiona Tausi, Tuvalu Paradise – Issue No. 44/2020. 9 October 2020. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  19. ^ Lansford, Tom, ed. (2021). Political Handbook of the World 2020-2021. CQ Press (Sage Knowledge).
  20. ^ "The Embassy Held a Reception to Celebrate the 108th National Day of the R.O.C. (Taiwan) and the 40th Anniverary [sic] of Diplomatic Relationship between the R.O.C. (Taiwan) and Tuvalu". Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in Tuvalu. 5 October 2019. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  21. ^ "LCT 'Moeiteava' Christened And Commissioned". Kitiona Tausi, Tuvalu Paradise – Issue No. 06/2021. 29 January 2021. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
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