CASE / 2010–2013
Tonga's 2010 constitutional settlement
A bounded record of Tonga's 2010 constitutional reform and election; later operation requires review.
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Tongan reform evidence, 2010–2013 2010–2013
The 2010 appointment and formal design in the constitutional consolidation through 2013; no claim about later operation.
Formal design
observation
The amended Constitution provides for the Legislative Assembly to recommend one of its elected representatives for appointment as Prime Minister by the King.
observation
Clause 50 of Tonga's Constitution establishes a Privy Council to advise the King and provides for its members to be appointed by the King.
observation
Clauses 50A and 51 constitute a Cabinet led by a Prime Minister recommended by the Legislative Assembly and describe Cabinet as the executive authority of government.
observation
Clauses 59 and 60 of Tonga's amended Constitution provide for an Assembly composed of Cabinet members, seventeen people's representatives, and nine nobles' representatives.
Rules in use
observation
On 22 December 2010, King George Tupou V appointed Lord Tu'ivakano Prime Minister on the recommendation of the Legislative Assembly.