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APIL MISSION STATEMENT - Adopted July 31, 1981

The Association of Pacific Island Legislatures mission is to organize a permanent association of mutual assistance by representatives of the people of the Pacific Islands.

In recognition of the need for policy makers of the Pacific nations, states, and territories, to meet periodically on a regular basis to consider matters of mutual interest in areas where regional cooperation, coordination, exchange and assistance would help individual governments achieve their goals through collective action, it is proposed that a mutual assistance organization be formed by representatives of those Pacific Island people who express willingness to join together in an association structured with sufficient capability and permanence to address, in depth, the substantive regional and international issues facing the emerging Pacific governments.

These issues may include, but are not limited to, those arising in the areas of Resources and Economic Development, Commerce, Legislation, Energy, Regional Security and Defense, Communications, Cultural Appreciation, Health and Social Services, Education, Agriculture, Air and Sea Transportation, Aquaculture, Sports and Recreation, Youth and Senior Citizens, Tourism, Finance, Political Status, External Relations, and Development Banking.

To advance this interest, it is further proposed that representatives from the law-making bodies of the Territory of Guam, Republic of Belau, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia to respectfully include the States of Ponape (now Pohnpei), Truk (now Chuuk), Kosrae and Yap, who are recognized prominent among prospective members of the proposed mutual assistance organization, be invited to join deliberations during an organizational planning session to be convened for this purpose beginning November 23, 1981 in Guam, at which time specific organizational proposals will be considered and adopted.

M E M B E R S   (Members)  (Staff)   (Historical List)
APIL MEMBER-ASSEMBLIES 2005-2006
(In alphabetical Order)
  1. American Samoa 'The Fono'
  2. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
  3. FSM State of Chuuk
  4. FSM State of Kosrae
  5. FSM State of Pohnpei
  6. FSM State of Yap
  7. Island of Guam
  8. Republic of the Marshall Islands "Nitijela"
  9. Republic of Palau "Olbiil Era Kelulau"
  10. State of Hawaii
  11. Republic of Kiribati
  12. Republic of Nauru
APIL MEMBER-ASSEMBLIES 2005-2006 Term
Presiding Officers and mailing addresses
(In alphabetical Order)
 
  1. American Samoa
    Honorable Lolo M. Moliga
    President, The Senate
    "The Fono"
    P.O. Box 485
    Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799
     
    Honorable Matagi Mailo Ray McMoore Speaker
    "The Fono"
    P.O. Box 485
    Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799
    2.  
  2. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
    Honorable Joaquin G. Adriano
    President, The Senate
    Northern Marianas Commonwealth Legislature
    P.O. Box 129
    CHRB, Saipan, MP 96950
     
    Honorable Benigno R. Fitial
    Speaker, House of Representatives
    Northern Marianas Commonwealth Legislature
    P.O. Box 586
    Saipan, MP 96950
    3.  
  3. FSM State of Chuuk
    Honorable Detor Santos
    President, The Senate
    Fourth Chuuk State Legislature
    P.O. Box 27
    Weno, FSM State of Chuuk 96942
     
    Honorable Singkoro Harper
    Speaker, House of Representatives
    Fourth Chuuk State Legislature
    P.O. Box 27
    Weno, FSM State of Chuuk 96942
    4.  
  4. FSM State of Kosrae
    Honorable Lyndon Jackson
    Speaker, Kosrae State Legislature
    P.O. Box 187
    Tofol, FSM State of Kosrae 96944
    5.  
  5. FSM State of Pohnpei
    Honorable Nelson Pelep
    Speaker, Pohnpei State Legislature
    P.O. Box 114
    Kolonia, FSM State of Pohnpei 96941
    6.  
  6. FSM State of Yap
    Honorable Tony Ganngiyan
    Speaker, Yap State Legislature
    P.O. Box 99
    Colonia, FSM State of Yap 96943
    7.  
  7. Island of Guam
    Honorable Mark Forbes
    Speaker, Guam Legislature
    155 Hesler Street
    Hagatna, Guam 96910
    8.  
  8. Republic of the Marshall Islands
    Honorable Litokwa Tomeing
    Speaker, "The Nitijela"
    P.O. Box 100
    Majuro, Marshall Islands 96945
    9.  
  9. Republic of Palau
    Honorable Johnny Reklai
    President, The Senate
    Palau National Congress
    "Olbiil Era Kelulau"
    P.O. Box 8
    Koror, Republic of Palau 96940
     
    Honorable Augustine Mesebeluu
    Speaker, House of Delegates
    Palau National Congress
    "Olbiil Era Kelulau"
    P.O. Box 8
    Koror, Republic of Palau 96940
    10.  
  10. State of Hawaii
    Honorable Robert Bunda
    President, The Senate
    Hawaii State Legislature
    State Capitol Building
    415 South Beretania Street
    Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
     
    Honorable Calvin Say
    Speaker, House of Representatives
    Hawaii State Legislature
    State Capitol Building
    415 South Beretania Street
    Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
    11.  
  11. Republic of Kiribati
    Honorable Etera Teangana
    Speaker, Parliament of Kiribati
    P. O. Box 52
    Bairiki, Tarawa
    Republic of Kiribati
    12.  
  12. Republic of Nauru
    Honorable Russell Kun
    Speaker, Parliment of Nauru
    Nauru Island
    Central Pacific

APIL STAFF - Central Secretariat
  • I. APIL Secretariat: Walden KC Weilbacher
       Office: Carl Rose Building, Suite 207
       181 E. Marine Corps Drive
       Hagatna, Guam 96910
       Mailing Address: P.O. Box V, Agana, Guam 96932
       Tel: (671) 477-2719       Fax: (671) 473-3004    Email: apil@kuentos.guam.net

  • II. Legal Counsel: No Appointment

  • III. Member-Secretariats:

    • 1. American Samoa rsalanoa@hotmail.com
      Mr. Ricky R. Salanoa
      (S) P.O. Box 485, Pago Pago 96799
      (H)P.O. Box 855, Pago Pago
      (684) T:633-4565/5763 F:633-1638

    • 2. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
      No Appointment
      H: P.O. Box 586, Saipan MP 96950
      S: P.O. Box 129, CHRB, Saipan, MP
      (670)T:664-8820        F:664-8900

    • 3. FSM State of Chuuk legcounsel@mail.fm
      Lesther Muritok
      P.O. Box 27, Weno, Chuuk FSM 96942
      (691)T:330-2673/2670       F:330-2777

    • 4. FSM State of Kosrae telleyccksl@mail.fm
      Tosie Elley
      P.O. Box 187, Tofol, Kosrae FSM 96944
      (691)T:370-3019/3177       F:370-2177

    • 5. FSM State of Pohnpei legislature@mail.fm
      Mason Albert
      P.O. Box 114, Kolonia, Pohnpei FSM 96941
      (691)T:320-2750/1       F:320-2752

    • 6. FSM State of Yap legisyap@mail.fm
      No Appointment
      P.O. Box 99, Colonia, Yap FSM 96943
      (691)T:350-2400       F:350-4106

    • 7. Island of Guam
      No Appointment
      Guam Legislature
      155 Hesler Street
      Hagatna, Guam
      (671)T:472-3450       F:472-4090

    • 8. Republic of the Marshalls
      No Appointment
      P.O. Box 100, Majuro, M.I. 96960
      (692)T:625-8678
      F:625-3687

    • 9. Republic of Palau senate@palaunet.com
      No Appointment
      P.O. Box 8, Koror, Palau 96940
      (680)T:488-2455/1299
      F:488-2633/2787

    • 10. State of Hawaii
      No Appointment
      State Capitol Building
      415 South Beretania Street
      Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
      (808)T:586-6050
      F:586-6051

    • Republic of Nauru
      Mr. John Carabwan
      Parliment of Nauru
      Nauru, Central Pacific
      (674)T:444-3147
      F: 444-3187

    • Republic of Kiribati
      No Appointment
      Clerk of Parliament
      Parliament of Kiribati
      Republic of Kiribati
      (686)T: 21880/22091
      F: 21278
      E-mail: MnM@tsk1.net.ki
HISTORICAL LISTING OF APIL OFFICERS
From its inception in 1981 to the 2005-2006 Term

Organizational Officers: 1981-82
Organizational Presiding Officer: Senator Edward R. Duenas (Guam)
  1. 1982-83 Term Founding Officers
    President: Senator Edward R. Duenas (Guam)
    Vice President: Senate President Olympio T. Borja (CNMI)
    Secretary: Senator Elias Thomas (FSM)
    Treasurer: Senator Moses Ulodong (Palau)

  2. 1983-84 Term
    President: Senator Edward R. Duenas (Guam)
    Vice President: Senate President Olympio T. Borja (CNMI)
    Secretary: Senator Elias Thomas (FSM)
    Treasurer: Senator Moses Ulodong (Palau)

  3. 1984-85 Term
    President: Senator Carl T.C. Gutierrez (Guam)
    Vice President: Speaker Carlos Salii (Palau)
    Secretary: Senator Phillip Mueller (Marshalls)
    Treasurer: Speaker Kisande Sos (FSM Chuuk)

  4. 1985-86 Term
    President: Senator Carl T.C. Gutierrez (Guam)
    Vice President: Speaker Santos Olikong (Palau)
    Secretary: Senator Phillip Muller (Marshalls)
    Treasurer: Speaker Kisande K. Sos (FSM Chuuk)

  5. 1986-87 Term
    President: Speaker Santos Olikong (Palau)
    Vice President: Speaker Ambros Senda (FSM Pohnpei)
    Secretary: Senator Herminia D. Dierking (Guam)
    Treasurer: Congressman Benigno M. Sablan (CNMI)

  6. 1987-88 Term
    President: Speaker Santos Olikong (Palau)
    Vice President: Speaker Ambros Senda (FSM Pohnpei)
    Secretary: Senator Herminia D. Dierking (Guam)
    Treasurer: Congressman Benigno M. Sablan (CNMI)

  7. 1988-89 Term
    President: Senator Ambros T. Senda (FSM Pohnpei)
    Vice President: Senator Herminia D. Dierking (Guam)
    Secretary: Congressman Bengino M. Sablan (CNMI)
    Treasurer: Senator Robert A. Ruecho (FSM Yap)

  8. 1989-90 Term
    President: Senator Herminia D. Dierking (Guam)
    Vice President: Congressman Manuel C. Sablan (CNMI)
    Secretary: Senator Robert A. Ruecho (FSM Yap)
    Treasurer: Senator Hiroshi V. Yamamura (Marshalls)
  9. 1990-91 Term
    President: Congressman Manuel C. Sablan (CNMI)
    Vice President: Senator Robert A. Ruecho (FSM Yap)
    Secretary/Treasurer: Senator Hiroshi Yamamura (Marshalls)

  10. 1991-92 Term
    President: Senator Robert A. Ruecho (FSM Yap)
    Vice President: Senator Hiroshi Yamamura (Marshalls)
    Secretary: Speaker Kisande Sos (FSM Chuuk)
    Treasurer: Senator Elizabeth P. Arriola (Guam)

  11. 1992-93 Term
    President: Senator Robert A. Ruecho (FSM Yap)
    Vice President: Senator Hiroshi Yamamura (Marshall Islands)
    Secretary: Speaker Kisande Sos (FSM Chuuk)
    Treasurer: Senator Elizabeth P. Arriola (Guam)

  12. 1993-94 Term
    President: Speaker Kisande Sos (FSM Chuuk)
    Vice President: Senator Elizabeth P. Arriola (Guam)
    Secretary: Senator Haruo Esang (Palau)
    Treasurer: Senator Renster Andrew (FSM Kosrae)
    Advisor: Senator Robert A. Ruecho (FSM Yap)

  13. 1994-95 Term
    President: Speaker Kisande Sos (FSM Chuuk)
    Senate President Roger S. Mori (4/22-9/30/95)
    Vice President: Senator Elizabeth P. Arriola (Guam)
    Vice-Speaker Ted S. Nelson (1/1-9/30/95)
    Secretary: Senator Haruo Esang (Palau)
    Treasurer: Senator Renster Andrew (FSM Kosrae)
    Advisor: Senator Robert A. Ruecho (FSM Yap)

  14. 1995-96 Term
    President: Senator Haruo Esang (Palau)
    Vice President: Vice-Speaker Ted S. Nelson (Guam)
    Secretary: Senator Renster Andrew (FSM Kosrae)
    Treasurer: Senator Herman P. Semes (FSM Pohnpei)
    Advisor: Senate President Roger S. Mori (FSM Chuuk)

  15. 1996-97 Term
    President: Senator Haruo Esang (Palau)
    Vice President: Vice-Speaker Ted S. Nelson (Guam: up to 12/31/96)
    Senator Carlotta A. Leon Guerrero (Guam: 1/6 to 9/30/97)
    Secretary: Senator Renster Andrew (FSM Kosrae)
    Treasurer: Senator Herman P. Semes (FSM Pohnpei)
    Advisor: Senate President Roger S. Mori (FSM Chuuk)

  16. 1997-98 Term
    President: Senator Carlotta A. Leon Guerrero (Guam)
    Vice President: Senator Renster Andrew (FSM Kosrae)
    Secretary: Senator Herman P. Semes (FSM Pohnpei)
    Treasurer: Representative Ana S. Teregeyo (CNMI)
    Advisor: Senator Haruo Esang (Palau)

  17. 1998-99 Term
    President: Senator Carlotta A. Leon Guerrero (Guam)
    Vice President: Senator Renster Andrew (FSM Kosrae)
       (Senator Thurston Siba, 1-29-99 to 9-30-99)
    Secretary: Senator Herman P. Semes (FSM Pohnpei)
    Treasurer: Representative Ana S. Teregeyo (CNMI)
    Advisor: Senator Haruo Esang (Palau)

  18. 1999-2000 Term
    President: Senator Thurston K. Siba (FSM Kosrae)
    Vice President: Senator Herman P. Semes (October, 1999-January, 2000) (FSM Pohnpei)
    Vice-President: Vice Speaker Quirino Mendiola (January to October 2000) (FSM Pohnpei)
    Secretary: Congresswoman Maria Peter (CNMI)
    Treasurer: Senator John C. Salas (Guam)
    Advisor: Senator Carlotta Leon Guerrero (Guam)

  19. 2000-2001 Term
    President: Senator Thurston K. Siba (FSM Kosrae)
    Vice-President: Vice Speaker Quirino Mendiola (FSM Pohnpei)
    Secretary: Congressman Florencio Deleon Guerrero (CNMI)
    Treasurer: Senator Joanne M.S. Brown (Guam)

  20. 2001-2002 Term
    President: Vice Speaker Quirino Mendiola (FSM Pohnpei)
    Vice-President: Congressman Florencio Deleon Guerrero (CNMI)
    Secretary: Senator Joanne M.S. Brown (Guam)
    Treasurer: Senator Sabino Sauchomal (FSM Yap)

  21. 2002-2003 Term
    President: Vice Speaker Quirino I. Mendiola (FSM Pohnpei)
    Vice-President: Vice Speaker Manuel A. Tenorio (CNMI)
    Secretary: Senator Joanne M.S. Brown (Guam)
    Treasurer: Senator Sabino Sauchomal (FSM Yap)
  22. 2003-2004 Term
    President: Vice Speaker Manuel A. Tenorio (Oct. 2003-Jan. 2004) (CNMI)
    President: Vice Speaker Timothy Villagomez (Jan. 2004- Sept. 2004) (CNMI)
    Vice-President: Senator Joanne M.S. Brown (Guam)
    Secretary: Senator Sabino Sauchomal (FSM Yap)
    Treasurer: Representative Helene H. Hale (Hawaii)
  23. 2004-2005 Term
    President: Vice Speaker Joanne M.S. Brown (Guam)
    Vice-President: Senator Sabino Sauchomal (FSM Yap)
    Secretary: Representative Helene H. Hale (Hawaii)
    Treasurer: Senator Steven Kanai (Oct. 2004-Jan. 2005) (Palau)
    Treasurer: Floor Leader William Ngiraikelau (Jan. 2005 - Oct. 2005) (Palau)
  24. 2005-2006 Term
    President: Vice Speaker Joanne M.S. Brown (Guam)
    Vice-President: Senator Sabino Sauchomal (FSM Yap)
    Secretary: Representative Helene H. Hale (Hawaii)
    Treasurer: Floor Leader William Ngiraikelau (Palau)
O F F I C E R S     (Officers)     (Board Of Directors)

APIL OFFICERS 2005-2006 TERM

Senator Joanne M.S. Brown
APIL President

Joanne Marie Salas Brown is the daughter of James Albert and Rosita Salas Brown of Pago Bay. Her grandparents are the late Maria Ignacio Perez and Jesus Lujan Salas and Margriete Geary and James Albert Brown,Sr. Born and raised on Guam, Joanne graduated with honors from Notre Dame High School in Talofofo in 1983. She graduated Valedictorian and Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from the University of Guam (UOG) in 1987. While a student at UOG, she was the first youth representative to be elected to two consecutive terms as the Youth Speaker of the Tenth and Eleventh Guam Youth Congress. Joanne pursued higher education in Honolulu and acquired a Master of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 1988.

Joanne began her public service career in 1989 as a Staff Assistant to Governor Joseph F Ada and also served as the Executive Director of the Guam War Reparations Commission. In 1991 she was appointed Deputy Administrator of the Guam Environmental Protection Agency (GEPA), the youngest and first female to serve in that capacity. In addition to her duties at GEPA, she returned to the University of Guam as an adjunct instructor of Political Science under the College of Arts and Sciences.

Joanne has been a member of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures (APIL) - a regional legislative body with representative membership from throughout Micronesia - for the past six years. She previously served as first term President from 2004-2005, Vice-President from 2003-2004, Secretary in 2002-2003 and Treasurer during the 2001-2002. She is currently serving her second term as APIL President for the 2005-2006 Term.

Now, in her sixth term as senator, Joanne was chosen by her colleagues to serve as Vice Speaker of the 28th Guam Legislature, and as Chairwoman of the Committee on Natural Resources, Utilities & Micronesian Affairs. She has also served as the Legislative Secretary and chaired the Committee on Natural Resources during the 24th, 25th, and 26th Guam Legislatures. In the 27th Guam Legislature, Joanne serves as a member of the Committee on Rules & Health; Committee on Utilities & Land; and the Committee on Youth, Senior Citizens, Federal & Foreign Affairs, Veterans & Military Affairs, Human & Natural Resources.

 
 

Representative Helene H. Hale
APIL Secretary

Born
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
Personal
    Widowed, Former Husband Richard Kiyota
    Children, Indira Hale-Tucker, William Hale, III
Education
    B.S., M.A. University of Minnesota
    Further Graduate study, Claremont College, U.H. Hilo
Political Office
    Member, Board of Supervisors, County of Hawaii, 1955 - 1963
    Chairman and Executive Officer, County of Hawaii (forerunner of Mayor), 1963 - 1965
    Member, Hawaii County Council, 1980 - 1984, 1988 - 1992, 1992 - 1994
    Delegate, 1978 Hawaii State Constitutional Convention
Professional
    Teacher and Lecturer, Tennessee A & I State College, San Diego State College, Konawaena High School, U.H. Hilo
    Territorial Manager for the BookHouse for Children
    Owner-Menehune Bookstore, Kainaliu, Kona; Coffee Farm, South Kona; Hawaii Isle Realty, Ltd.; Hale Consultants Inc.
Community
    President, Board of Directors, YWCA
    President, East Hawaii Local Development Corporation
    President, Hilo Business and Professional Women's Club
    President, Mauna Kea Foundation
    President, Hawaii County League of Women Voters
    President, Hawaii State Federation of Women's Clubs
    President, Hawaii Island Chapter United Nations Association/USA
    President, Hawaii State Association of Counties
    Member, Puna Outdoor Circle and Board of Directors, Pahoa Main Street
    Publisher first Hawaii Island Tourist Guide "Hawaii Isle Guide"
    Helped organize and start Merrie Monarch Festival
    Helped organize and start Hilo Sewer Treatment Plant (Enabled Banyan Drive Hotels to be built)
    Helped organize and start Big Island Housing Foundation
    Helped organize and start YWCA Swimming Pool and Mulit-Purpose Building
    Helped organize and start Pahoa Swimming Pool
    Helped organize and start Island of Hawaii High School Model United Nations Program
    Helped organize and start Hale Halawai (Kona)
    Helped organize and start Kona Sewer Treatment Plant
    Helped organize and start Naalehu Flood Control Channel
    Helped organize and start La Serena, Chile & Hawaii County Sister Cities
    Helped organize and start Island of Hawaii High School Model United Nations Conferences

Member of the Democratic party.

Member of the following committees:
    International Affairs (Chair)
    Education
    Health
    Higher Education
    Housing
    Human Services


 
 

Delegate William Ngiraikelau
APIL Treasurer

Hailing from Ngeremlengui State is Delegate William Ngiraikelau, who currently a Floor Leader at the House of Delegates. He was born in Koror State on July 31, 1951 to Ngiraikelau Beouch and Ngeruudes Ngiraikelau of Ngeremlengui, and has five brothers and eight sisters. Delegate Ngiraikelau is married to Edwina Kubarii Milong and they have four children, two girls and two boys.

Education background in chronological order: Ngeremlengui Elementary School; Palau High School; and finally Black Hills State College in South Dakota where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration.

Before his election to the House of Delegates of the 4th OEK, he was a member of the Second Ngeremlengui State Legislature as a Speaker. The congressman has held numerous positions as Accountant for the Trust Territory Government, Accountant for former Micronesian Occupational College (now Palau Community College), Manager of Palau Fishing Authority, Accountant at Civil Service Pension Plan (CSPP), and Accountant for the National Development Bank (NDBP).

His diverse work experiences served the Delegate well in the performance of his duties in the Fourth Olbiil Era Kelulau. Earning the respect conferred on him by his colleagues because he gets the job done, he was appointed Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Operations; Vice Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary and Law Enforcement and member to other Committees.

During the Fifth Olbiil Era Kelulau, he served as a Chairman of Money and Banking Committee; And during the Sixth Olbiil Era Kelulau he served as Chairman of Education Committee and Vice Chairman on Ways and Means Committee until March 2004 and became Vice Speaker; And now at the Seventh Olbiil Era Kelulau he is currently a Floor Leader of the House of Delegates and also Chairman of Foreign Affairs and State Relation Committee.

As a member of the track & Field representing Palau during the 1969 Micro-Olympics held in Saipan, Delegate Ngiraikelau participated in the 400 meter dash relay and other events. In the ensuing 33 odd years, no Micronesian has ever broken Delegate Ngiraikelau's record in the triple jump of 44 feet 10 1/2 inches, in which he proudly came home with the Gold Medal. For his outstanding athletic feats, the Government of Palau awarded Delegate Ngiraikelau with a Certificate of Honor as a true Olympian.


 
 

Senator Quirino I. Mendiola
APIL Adviser

As a third term Senator, Quirino I. Mendiola had the distinction of being the Chairman on Judiciary and Governmental Operations of the Standing Committee on Judiciary and Governmental Operations of the Third and Fourth Pohnpei Legislatures. As a member of the Fifth Pohnpei Legislature, he holds the position of Vice-Speaker.

Senator Quirino I. Mendiola is the youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Buenaventura and Augusta Mendiola of Nett. He is married to the former Yasko Sumang of the Republic of Palau. The Mendiola's have six children.

Senator Quirino I. Mendiola is a graduate of Xavier High School in the State of Chuuk. He was recognized as an Honor student in Latin. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University.

Senator Mendiola's experience spans in the public sector many years. Prior to his first term in the Pohnpei Legislature, he was responsible for building the Fish Processing Plant of Pohnpei State as the Project Manager for EDA in 1988. He was the Director of the Department of Justice for Pohnpei State from 1984 to 1987. Senator Mendiola was the Chief of Immigrations of the Government of the Trust Territory prior to being Chief of Immigration and Labor of the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia. He was also a Pohnpei State Prosecutor for many years.

Senator Quirino I. Mendiola was elected Vice President of the Association of the Pacific Island Legislatures (APIL) in its 27th meeting, held in Tarawa, Republic of Kiribati, in March 2000 and was sworn in on March 24, 2000 in Pohnpei.

Senator Quirino I. Mendiola, during APIL's 20th General Assembly in Pohnpei, was elected as the APIL President for the 2001-2002 Term and was sworn in on September 29, 2001. Vice Speaker Quirino I. Mendiola was re-elected to a second term as APIL President during the 21st General Assembly held in the Republic of Palau in June of 2002.

Senator Mendiola is now acting as the APIL Adviser for the 2005-2006 Term.

 






BOARD OF DIRECTORS - 2005-2006 Term
I. American Samoa
Senate President Lolo M. Moliga
Senator Alo Dr. Paul Stevenson

II. Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas
Representative Martin B. Ada

III. FSM State of Chuuk
Representative Bonsiano "Fasy" Nethon
Senator Nelson Stephen

IV. FSM State of Kosrae
Senator Ilai D. Abraham
Senator Josaiah H. Saimon

V. FSM State of Pohnpei
Senator Edgar Lickaneth
Senator Fernando Scaliem

VI. FSM State of Yap
Senator Stan Kensof

VII. Island of Guam
Senator Judith Won Pat
Senator Michael Cruz, M.D.

VIII. Republic of the Marshalls
Not Available

IX. Republic of Palau
Delegate Okada Techitong

X. State of Hawaii
Representative Glenn Wakai
Senator J. Kalani English

XI. Republic of Nauru
Not Available

XII. Republic of Kiribati
Honorable Mr. Reete Bokai MP
Honorable Mr. Bakeua B. Tekitaa MP


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