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The Congress was established on independence in 1970, succeeding the Transitional Congress that Atitlanese colonial authorities established in 1965 to prepare for independence. Congress is presided over by the Speaker (Taama Iativut since 20 July 2020), who is elected by deputies from amongst their number. Congress meets at the Palasi Matinitanni in Taalan, previously the residence of the Governor of Mava. The last election was held on 9 July 2020, with deputies meeting for the first time on 20 July 2020.
The Congress was established on independence in 1970, succeeding the Transitional Congress that Atitlanese colonial authorities established in 1965 to prepare for independence. Congress is presided over by the Speaker (Taama Iativut since 20 July 2020), who is elected by deputies from amongst their number. Congress meets at the Palasi Matinitanni in Taalan, previously the residence of the Governor of Mava. The last election was held on 9 July 2020, with deputies meeting for the first time on 20 July 2020.
== Election and composition ==
The Congress of Mava has 51 members (deputies) who are directly elected every five years (or before in the case of an early election). All deputies are elected via first-past-the-post in single-member constituencies. Constituency boundaries are determined by the Democracy, Boundary, and Elections Commission and approved by Congress. In addition, there are a number of individuals who may attend and speak, but who may not vote. These are the Catholic Archbishop of Taalan, the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Mava, the Lutheran Bishop of Mava, former Presidents who no longer serve as deputies, and provincial governors.
Generally, eligibility to vote is the same as eligibility to stand for election. However, candidates may not be bankrupt and must be proficient in Mavean or Almagrian. Since 2009, a deputy can be recalled if 10 percent of constituents sign a petition.


== List of speakers ==
== List of speakers ==

Revision as of 21:47, 4 January 2025

Congress of the Republic of Mava

Mava Repalik Aituniajiin Matinitanni
Congreso de la República Sostenible de Mava
11th Congress of the Republic
Seal of Mava.png
Type
Type
History
Founded1 March 1970
8 June 1965 (as the Transitional Congress)
Leadership
Speaker
Taama Iativut, KNM
since 20 July 2020
Structure
Seats51
Current composition of the Congress of Mava
Political groups
Government (33)
  •   Mavean National Party (33)

Opposition (18)

  •   Democratic People's Party (10)
  •   Social Democratic Party (4)
  •   Lati Party (3)
  •   Human Rights Alliance (1)
Elections
First-past-the-post
Last election
9 July 2020
Next election
By 12 July 2025
Meeting place
Palasi Matinitanni, Taalan
Website
www.matinitanni.mv

The Congress of Mava (Mavean: Mava Repalik Aituniajiin Matinitanni; Almagrian: Congreso de la República Sostenible de Mava; sometimes abbreviated as "MRAM") is the parliament of the Sustainable Republic of Mava. A unicameral legislature, its 51 members are elected every five years by first-past-the-post to represent single-member constituencies.

The Congress was established on independence in 1970, succeeding the Transitional Congress that Atitlanese colonial authorities established in 1965 to prepare for independence. Congress is presided over by the Speaker (Taama Iativut since 20 July 2020), who is elected by deputies from amongst their number. Congress meets at the Palasi Matinitanni in Taalan, previously the residence of the Governor of Mava. The last election was held on 9 July 2020, with deputies meeting for the first time on 20 July 2020.

Election and composition

The Congress of Mava has 51 members (deputies) who are directly elected every five years (or before in the case of an early election). All deputies are elected via first-past-the-post in single-member constituencies. Constituency boundaries are determined by the Democracy, Boundary, and Elections Commission and approved by Congress. In addition, there are a number of individuals who may attend and speak, but who may not vote. These are the Catholic Archbishop of Taalan, the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Mava, the Lutheran Bishop of Mava, former Presidents who no longer serve as deputies, and provincial governors.

Generally, eligibility to vote is the same as eligibility to stand for election. However, candidates may not be bankrupt and must be proficient in Mavean or Almagrian. Since 2009, a deputy can be recalled if 10 percent of constituents sign a petition.

List of speakers

  • Piaate Salikaami (1 March 1970 - 7 June 1985)
  • Kaatipit Raamput (17 July 1985 - 8 June 1990)
  • Sitivaan Puraam (18 July 1990 - 13 June 1997)
  • Uilpavasi Kalapuan (14 July 1997 - 5 May 2004)
  • Kaatipit Iapiim (10 May 2004 - 5 June 2015)
  • Suuli Kuaas (13 July 2015 - 5 June 2020)
  • Taama Iativut (20 July 2020 - present)

See also

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