Palau National Congress

The Palau National Congress (Olbiil era Kelulau) is a bicameral legislature made up of the House of Delegates and the Senate of Palau, both of which are located in Ngerulmud, Melekeok State. The House of Delegates is made up of 16 members who serve four-year terms in single-seat districts. The Senate is made up of 13 members who serve four-year terms in multi-seat districts. Only non-partisans were elected in the most recent elections, conducted in 2020; no political parties exist.

In Palauan, the assembly is known as Olbiil Era Kelulau ("OEK"), which means "House of Whispered Decisions." There were 18 senators when it was created. In 1984, the number was changed to 14. In the year 2000, the number of senators was severely cut to nine. It was raised to 13 in 2008, then it was raised again in 2009. Hokkons Baules was the Senate President in 2018, and Sabino Anastacio was the Speaker. The Senate and House of Delegates make up the legislative branch of the Olbiil Era Kelulau (Palau National Congress). Legislators are elected for four-year terms.

The Supreme Court, the Court of Common Pleas, and the Land Court make up the judicial system. The Chief Justice rules over the Supreme Court, which contains trial and appellate divisions. The President appoints judges to life terms with the agreement of Palau's National Congress.

Location: Melekeok, Palau