Prime Minister of Samoa
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The prime minister of the Independent State of Samoa (Samoan: Palemia o le Malo Tuto’atasi o Sāmoa) is the head of government of Samoa. The prime minister is a member of the Samoan Legislative Assembly. They are appointed by the O le Ao o le Malo (Head of State) for a five year term.[2]
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Prime Minister of the Independent State of Samoa Palemia o le Malo Tuto‘atasi o Sāmoa | |
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Style | The Honourable |
Status | Head of Government |
Abbreviation | PM |
Member of | Legislative Assembly of Samoa, Cabinet of Samoa |
Seat | Apia |
Appointer | O le Ao o le Malo (Head of State) |
Term length | Five years, renewable indefinitely |
Constituting instrument | Constitution of Samoa |
Precursor | Leader of Government Business |
Inaugural holder | Fiamē Matā'afa Fiame Mulinu'u II |
Formation | 22 May 1875 (Prior to colonisation) 1 October 1959 (Shortly before independence) |
Deputy | Deputy Prime Minister of Samoa |
Salary | 78,000 USD annually[1] |
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The incumbent is Fiame Naomi Mata’afa since 24 May 2021.