Council of Deputies

For the Libyan parliament (also known as the Council of Deputies), see House of Representatives (Libya).

The Council of Deputies (Samoan: Sui O Le Fono a Sui Tofia) is a constitutional body in Samoa. Its members serve as Deputy O le Ao o le Malo and act as head of state when the office of O le Ao o le Malo is vacant or when the incumbent is unable to fulfill their duties due to absence or incapacitation.

The Council was established by the constitution at independence on 1 January 1962. It consists of between one and three members, who are elected by the Legislative Assembly.^[1] If there are no members, the Chief Justice acts in their place.^[1] Elections to the Council are required to take place as soon as possible after a new O le Ao o le Malo is elected.^[1]

Members

• Tuiaana Tuimalealiʻifano Suatipatipa II (1962–1974)
• Tupua Tamasese Lealofi IV (1968–1970, 1976–1983)^[2][3]
• Mataʻafa Puela Faʻasuamaleaui Patu
• Tuimalealiʻifano Vaʻaletoʻa Sualauvi II (1993–2001, 2004–2017)
• Faumuina Anapapa (2002–2006)^[4]
• Tui Ātua Tupua Tamasese Efi (2004–2007, 2025–present)^[5]
• Tuiloma Pule Lameko (2016–2018)^[6][7]
• Le Mamea Ropati (2016–2024)^[6]
• Malietoa Moli II (2025–present)^[5]
• Le Laulu Tiatia Mapesone Mapusua (2025–present)^[5]