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ABOUT THE STATE OF CHUUK
The State of Chuuk is one of the four states that make up the Federated States of of Micronesia, along with the states of Kosrae, Pohnpei, and Yap. Chuuk is the state with the largest population with about 53,000 people, with more than 40,000 of those living on the larger islands in the main lagoon.
Chuuk is located about 1,000 kilometers southeast of Guam. Chuuk consists of 11 high mangrove-fringed islands in the Chuuk lagoon, and a series of 14 outlying atolls and low islands surrounding the lagoon. The main islands, Weno, Tonoas, Uman, and Fefan are located in the main lagoon.
Chuuk lagoon is one of the world's best and most well known wreck diving sites, as there were dozens of Japanese warships and aircraft sunk in the lagoon during World War II.
Chuuk State has its own constitutional government with three co-equal branches of government consisting of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
The Governor and Lieutenant Governor are the leaders of the Executive Branch and have the primary duty of executing the laws and administering state government services. See, Art. VI of the Chuuk Constitution.
The Senate consists of 10 members, with the President of the Senate as its highest officer. The House of Representatives consists of 28 members, with the Speaker as it's highest officer. See, Art. V of the Chuuk Constitution.
The Chuuk State Supreme Court has constitutional jurisdiction to review the actions of any state administrative agency, and decide all relevant questions of law, interpret constitutional and statutory provisions and determine the meaning or applicability of the terms of an agency action. See, Art. VII of the Chuuk Constitution.
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top state leaders and some key staff are as follows:
| Executive Branch |
| Governor: |
Hon. Alexander R. Narruhn |
| Lt. Governor: |
Hon. Mekeioshy William |
| Chief of Staff: |
Ms. Myjolynne M. Kim |
| Special Assistance, Legislative Affairs: |
Mr. Tracy Meter |
| Spec. Asst., Soc. Affairs: |
VACANT |
| Attorney General: |
Mohammed Kutty, Esq. |
| Director, Administrative Services: |
Hon. Jonas Paul |
| Director, Agriculture: |
Hon. Mondel Tim |
| Director, Education: |
Hon. Sermy Namelo |
| Deputy Director, Education: |
Mr. Jason Reyong |
| Director, Health Services: |
Dr. Bosco Buliche |
| Deputy Director, Health Services: |
Mr. Anthony Mori |
| Director, Transportation/Public Works: |
Hon. Tos Nakayama |
| Deputy Director, Transportation/Public Works: |
Mr. Mori Mori |
| Director, Marine Resources: |
Mr. Kirisos Victus |
| Deputy Director, Marine Resources: |
Mr. Binasto Ruben |
| Director, Public Safety: |
Mr. Bia Nanoto |
| Deputy Director, Public Safety: |
Mr. David Welle |
| Director, Disaster Office: |
Mr. Justin Fritz |
| Election Commission: |
Mr. Yasen Herry |
| Land Commission: |
Mr. Anselmo Daniel |
| Visitors Authority: |
Mr. Douglas Marar |
| Director, Recreation Office: |
Mr. Anthony Baluay |
| Chairman, COVID-19 Task Force: |
Dr. Dorina Reselap |
| Legislature Branch |
| HOUSE OF SENATE |
| President, Senate: |
Hon. Arno H. Kony |
| Vice President, Senate: |
Hon. Wisney Nakayama |
| Floor Leader: |
Hon. Atanasio Hetiback |
| Region No.1 Northern Namoneas |
| Hon. Wisney Nakayama |
| Hon.Sekap Esah |
| Region No.2 Southern Namoneas |
| Hon. Harris Frain, Chairman, J&GO Committee: |
| Hon. Nelson Stephen |
| Region No.3 Faichuk |
| Hon. Arno Kony |
| Hon. Esly Kanto |
| Region No.4 Mortlocks |
| Hon. Julio Marar, Chairman Finance Committee |
| Hon. Andrel Cheche Yamamoto, Chairman R & D Committee |
| Region No.5 Northwest |
| Hon. Matthias Kuor, Chairman, Health, Education & Welfare Committee: |
| Hon. Atanasio Hetiback |
| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE 16th CHUUK STATE LEGISLATURE |
Speaker: |
Hon. Lester Danny Mersai |
| Vice Speaker: |
Hon. Asaichy Sana |
| Floor Leader: |
Hon. Wayne Olap |
| Representative District No. 1 Northern Namoneas Region (Weno) |
| Hon. Johnny Robert |
| Hon. Keswick Mathus |
| Hon. Jessy Petewen William |
| Hon. Larry Uehara |
| Hon. Junior Nomau |
| Representative District No. 2 Southern Namoneas Region (Tonoas) |
| Hon. Hadley Ampon Francis |
| VACANT |
| Representative District No. 3 |
| Hon. Marciso Sebastian |
| Hon. Raymond Otoko |
| Hon. Lester Danny Mersai |
| Representative District No. 4 |
| Hon. Ignacio Santos |
| Hon. Happy Refit |
| Representative District No. 5 Nomwunsefo Region |
| Hon. Lukas Toyo Mori |
| Hon. Greg Refalopei |
| Representative District No. 6 PPO Region |
| Hon. Kenruo Nero |
| Hon. Enepo Mokut |
| Representative District No. 7 Faichuk Region (Tol) |
| Hon. Karson Billy |
| Hon. Junior Clemente |
| Hon. Pipiri Kasmino Hauk |
| Representative District No. 8 Upper Mortlocks (Lukeisel) |
| Hon. Asaichy Sana |
| Hon. Richiosy Pangas Chipen |
| Representative District No. 9 Mid Mortlocks |
| Hon. Kipper Lippwe |
| Hon. Wayne Olap |
| Representative District No. 10 Lower Mortlocks |
| Hon. Inos Walter |
| Hon. Rerat William |
| Representative District No. 11 Paafeng |
| Hon. Willie Weita |
| Representative District No. 12 Weito |
| Hon. Celes Kaliga |
| Representative District No. 13 Paatiw |
| Hon. Andrew May |
| Legislative Counsel: |
Mr. Ken Uehara |
| Chief Clerk, Senate: |
[VACANT] |
| Chief Clerk House Representative: |
Mrs. Merida Ueda |
| Judiciary Branch |
| Chief Justice: |
Hon. Jayson Robert |
| Associate Justices: |
Hon. Kerio D.Wallaby |
| Hon. Kachie Sana Eram |
| [VACANT] |
| Director of Administration: |
Mr. Isauo Kuena |
| Chief Clerk of Courts: |
Ms. Joanne Nakamura |
| Appellate Clerk of Courts: |
Mr. Peterson Chutin |
| State Sup. Ct. Attorney: |
Mr. Lucas Padegimas, Esq. |
| Other Agencies/Organizations |
| Public Defender: |
Bethwel O'Sonis, Esq. |
| MLSC, Directing Attorney: |
Josef Hart Rold, Esq. |
| MLSC, Trial Counselors: |
Mr. Pastor Suzuki |
| Mr. Fanes Meika |
| Ms. Jane Iwo |
| Mr. Pastor Suzuki |
| Public Auditor: |
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| Director of EPA: |
Bradfort G. Mori |
| CEO/General Manager CPUC: |
Mr. Kasio Kembo Mida Jr. |
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