Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia

The Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia has 14 non-partisan members: 10 members elected for a two-year term in 10 single-seat constituencies and 4 members elected for a four-year term, one from each state at-large.

Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia
Type
Type
History
Founded1979
Leadership
Speaker
Wesley Simina, Ind.
since 11 May 2015
Vice-Speaker
Esmond B Moses, Ind.
Structure
Seats14 senators
Political groups
Independents (14)
Length of term
4 years
Elections
First-past-the-post
Last election
5 March 2019
Meeting place
Palikir
Website
www.fsmcongress.fm

Speakers of the Congress

The Speaker of the Congress is elected for a term of two years.

Name Took office Left office Notes
Bethwel Henry 10 May 1979 May 1987 [1]
Jack Fritz May 1987 May 2003 [2]
Peter M. Christian 12 May 2003 11 May 2007
Isaac V. Figir 11 May 2007 11 May 2013 [3]
Dohsis Halbert 11 May 2013 11 May 2015 [3]
Wesley Simina 11 May 2015 Incumbent [4]

Members

Members after the FSM General Election of March 3, 2015.[5]

State District Member Places represented Notes
Chuuk
Senator (At-Large)Wesley W. SiminaChuuk
OneFlorencio Singkoro HarperMortlock Islands
TwoVictor (Vicky) GoulandNorthern Namoneas
ThreeBonsiano Fasy NethonSouthern Namoneas
FourTiwiter AritosFaichuuk Region
FiveRobson U. RomolouHalls and Northwestern Islands
Kosrae
Senator (At-Large)Yosiwo GeorgeKosrae
OnePaliknoa K. WellyKosrae
Yap
Senator (At-Large)Joseph J. UrusemalYap
OneIsaac V. FigirYap
Pohnpei
Senator (At-Large)Peter M. ChristianPohnpei
OneFerney PermanSokehs, Kolonia, Sapwuahfik, Nuhuoro and Kapingamarangi
TwoDion G NethMadolenihmw and Kitti
ThreeEsmond MosesU, Nett, Mwoakilloa and Pingelap

See also

References

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