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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. Johnson Elimo |
| Lt. Governor: |
Hon. Mark Mailo |
| Chief of Staff: |
Mr. Ignasio Stephen |
| Special Assistance, Legislative Affairs: |
Mr. Harris Rain |
| Spec. Asst., Soc. Affairs: |
Mr. Mondale Tim |
| Attorney General: |
Sabino Asor, Esq. |
| Director, Administrative Services: |
Hon. Jesse Mori |
| Director, Agriculture: |
Hon. Kandito Kanas |
| Director, Education: |
Hon. Graceful Enlet |
| Deputy Director, Education: |
Mrs. Bersita Elimo |
| Dirctor, Health Services: |
Hon. Julio Marar |
| Direcor, Transportation/Public Works: |
Hon. Tosh Nakayama |
| Deputy Director, Transportation/Public Works: |
Mr. Season Jacky |
| Director, Marine Resources: |
Hon. Curtis Graham |
| Director, Public Safety: |
Hon. Kerson Rizal |
| Disaster Office: |
Mr. Wilfred Robert |
| Election Commission: |
Mr. Antasio Bisek |
| Land Commission: |
Mr. Sowas Simina |
| Visitors Authority: |
Mr. Douglas Marar |
| Legislature Branch |
| HOUSE OF SENATE |
| President, Senate: |
Hon. Isiro Choram |
| Vice President, Senate: |
Hon. Nelson Stephen |
| Floor Leader: |
Hon. Esly Kanto |
| Region No.1 Northern Namoneas |
| Hon. Wisney Nakayama, Chairman, J&GO Committee: |
| Hon.Sekap Esah, Chairman Transportation Committee |
| Region No.2 Southern Namoneas |
| Hon. Nelson Stephen |
| Hon. Gardenia Aisek |
| Region No.3 Faichuk |
| Hon. Arno Kony, Chairman Finance Committee |
| Hon. Esly Kanto |
| Region No.4 Mortlocks |
| Hon. Isiro Choram |
| Hon. Andrel Cheche Yamamoto |
| Region No.5 Northwest |
| Hon. Atanasio Hetiback, Chairman R & D Committee |
| Hon. Ruphin Mickey |
| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE 15th CHUUK STATE LEGISLATURE |
Speaker: |
Hon. Innocente I. Oneisom |
| Vice Speaker: |
Hon. Asaichy Sana |
| Floor Leader: |
Hon. Daniel Mersai |
| Representative District No. 1 Northern Namoneas Region (Weno) |
| Hon. Johnny Robert |
| Hon. Keswick Mathus |
| Hon. Jessy Petewen William |
| Hon. Sephet William |
| Hon. Junior Nomau |
| Representative District No. 2 Southern Namoneas Region (Tonoas) |
| Hon. Innocente Oneisom |
| Hon. Hadley Ampon Francis |
| Representative District No. 3 |
| Hon. Daniel Mersa |
| Hon. Narciso Sebastian |
| Hon. Benjamin Francis |
| Representative District No. 4 |
| Madam Shining M. Sos |
| Hon. Ignacio Santos |
| Representative District No. 5 Nomwunsefo Region |
| Hon. Lukas Toyo Mori |
| Hon. Jeffry J. Irons |
| Representative District No. 6 PPO Region |
| Hon. Kenruo Nero |
| Hon. Enepo Mwokut William |
| Representative District No. 7 Faichuk Region (Tol) |
| Hon. Karson Billy |
| Hon. Junior Clemente |
| Hon. Patrick Puriom Aitaro |
| 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 Wita |
| Representative District No. 12 Weito |
| Hon. Celestine Kaliga |
| Representative District No. 13 Paatiw |
| Hon. Andrew May |
| Legislative Counsel: |
Mr. Tuiloma Eliesa |
| Chief Clerk, Senate: |
Ms. Songkinita Bossy |
| Chief Clerk House Representative: |
Mr. Florence P. Stanley |
| Judiciary Branch |
| Chief Justice: |
Hon. Repeat Samuel |
| Associate Justices: |
Hon. Kerio Wallaby |
| Hon. Midasy O. Aisek |
| [VACANT] |
| Hon. Jayson Robert |
| Director of Administration: |
Mr. Isauo Kuena |
| Chief Clerk of Courts: |
Mrs. Masiko Sipenuk |
| Appellate Clerk of Courts: |
Ms. Joanne Nakamura |
| State Sup. Ct. Attorney: |
[VACANT] |
| Other Agencies/Organizations |
| Public Defender: |
Bethwel O'Sonis, Esq. |
| MLSC, Directing Attorney: |
Daniel Rescue Jr., Esq. |
| MLSC, Trial Counselors: |
Mr. Pastor Suzuki |
| Mr. Fanes Meika |
| Ms. Jane Iwo |
| Public Auditor: |
Mr. Manuel "Manny" L. San Jose Jr. |
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