What are the responsibilities of the General Fono in Tokelau?
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The General Fono serves as the legislative assembly for Tokelau, with its members elected every three years by universal adult suffrage to represent the entire territory.1
Its primary responsibilities include:
- Budgetary Oversight: The assembly is responsible for handling the territory's budgets.1
- Legislative Authority: It exercises limited rule-making power.1
- Advisory Role: It makes recommendations to the New Zealand Parliament.1
The General Fono holds several sessions annually, which may take place on any of the three atolls. When the assembly is not in session, its duties are assumed by the Tokelau Council for Ongoing Government.1