Bougainville House of Representatives
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The Bougainville House of Representatives is the legislature of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, an autonomous entity within Papua New Guinea. It was established in 2005 under Part 5 of the region's constitution, which specifies that the House of Representatives shall comprise 39 elected members in addition to the President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, currently John Momis. Each of the 33 constituencies defined under Part 8 of the Constitution elects a single member to the House. Additionally, the North Bougainville District, South Bougainville District and Central Bougainville District each elect a woman representative and a former combatant representative who fought with the Bougainville Revolutionary Army during Bougainville's armed struggle for independence from Papua New Guinea. Representatives of Bougainville who have been elected to the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea are allowed many of the same privileges as members of the Bougainville House of Representatives; but they may not: introduce motions, vote, or be counted towards a quorum. However, they are allowed to attend meetings of the House where they take part in debates and other proceedings.[1]
2nd Autonomous Bougainville Government House of Representatives (2010-2015)
| Constituency | Member | Political Party |
|---|---|---|
| Kongara | Dominic Itta | BPC |
| Torokina | Steven Suako | Independent |
| Atolls | Frank Pasini Marena | NBP |
| Kokoda | Joseph Bausina | NBP |
| Nissan | Leo Hannett | NBP |
| Bolave | Lawrence Uakia | Independent |
| South Nasioi | John Ken | NBP |
| Rau | Joseph Egilio | NBP |
| Taonita/Teop | Micah Mose | Independent |
| Lato | William Lavabua | Independent |
| Baba | William Siramai | Independent |
| Taonita/Tinputz | Carolus Ketsimur | NBP |
| Teua | Rev. Joseph Nopei | NBP |
| Terra | Robin Wilson | NBP |
| Mahari | John Tabinaman | NBP |
| Ramu | Thomas Pataaku | Independent |
| Suir | Luke Karaston | Independent |
| Eivo/Torau | Melchior Dare | BLP |
| Motuno/Huyono | Albert Punghau | Independent |
| Kopii | Philip Kuhena | Independent |
| Selau | Terry Mose | Independent |
| Ioro | Michael Oni | Independent |
| Konnou | Wilfred Komba Kakai | NBP |
| Haku | James L. Beani | Independent |
| Halia | Patrick Nisira | Independent |
| Lule | Paul Mitu | Independent |
| Hagogohe | Robert Hamal Sawa | Independent |
| North Nasioi | Nicholas E. Daku | Independent |
| Peit | Dr. Alexis Sarei | Independent |
| Makis | Newton Kauva | Independent |
| Tonsu | Ezekiel Massat | BPC |
| Paubake | Joseph Buia | Independent |
| Tsitalato | Cosmas Sohia | NBP |
- Women Members
| District | Member | Political Party |
|---|---|---|
| North | Elizabeth Burain | Independent |
| South | Rose Pihei | Independent |
| Central | Joan Jerome | NBP |
- Ex-Combatant Members
| District | Member | Political Party |
|---|---|---|
| North | Franco Hopping | Independent |
| South | Michael Laita | Independent |
| Central | David Sisito | NBP |
- Key
BLP - Bougainville Labour Party
BPC - Bougainville People's Congress
NBP - New Bougainville Party
Speakers
- Nick Peniai - 2005 - 2008
- Francesca Semoso (acting) - 2008 - 2009
- Andrew Miriki - 2009 - 2015
- Simon Pentanu - 2015 - Current
References
- ↑ http://www.paclii.org/pg/legis/consol_act/cotarob2004558/
- ↑ "2nd Autonomous Bougainville Government House of Representatives". New Dawn on Bougainville. 9 June 2010.
- ↑ "2nd Autonomous Bougainville Government House of Representatives". New Dawn on Bougainville. 9 June 2010.