Chief Justice of Samoa
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The chief justice of Samoa (Samoan: Faamasino Sili o le Faamasinoga Sili o Samoa) is the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Samoa. The qualifications and powers of the office are governed by Part VI of the Constitution of Samoa and the Judicature Ordinance 1961.[1][2] The position is currently held by Satiu Simativa Perese.
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Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Samoa | |
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Faamasino Sili o le Faamasinoga Sili o Samoa (Samoan) | |
Nominator | Prime Minister of Samoa |
Appointer | O le Ao o le Malo (the Head of State) |
Term length | Life tenure until the age of 68 for Samoan citizens Fixed-term appointment for non-Samoan citizens |
Constituting instrument | Constitution of Samoa, Article 65 |
Precursor | Chief Judge of the High Court of Western Samoa |
Salary | WS$90,405/year |
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