Council for the Ongoing Government of Tokelau
Executive body in Tokelau
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The Council for the Ongoing Government of Tokelau is the executive body in Tokelau. It serves as the governing organization for Tokelau when the General Fono is not in session. The council has six members, consisting of the faipule (leader) and pulenuku (village mayor) of each of the three atolls, Fakaofo, Nukunonu, and Atafu. It was established in November 2003, replacing the Council of Faipule, which had been established in 1993 and had three members – the three faipule.
Current council
The 12th Government comprises:[1][2]
| Atoll | Position | Name | Ministerial portfolios |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atafu | Faipule | Kelihiano Kalolo | |
| Pulenuku | Malala Lafaialii | ||
| Fakaofo | Faipule | Esera Fofō Tuisano | |
| Pulenuku | Feleti Tulafono | ||
| Nukunonu | Faipule | Alapati Pita Tavite | Ulu-o-Tokelau for 2026 |
| Pulenuku | Petelo Patelesio |
Past governments
11th Government (2023-2026)[3][4]
| Atoll | Position | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Atafu | Faipule | Kelihiano Kalolo (Ulu for 2023) |
| Pulenuku | Nofo Iupati | |
| Fakaofo | Faipule | Esera Fofō Tuisano (Ulu for 2025[5][6][7]) |
| Pulenuku | O'tinielu Tuumuli | |
| Nukunonu | Faipule | Alapati Tavite (Ulu for 2024[5]) |
| Pulenuku | Petelo Patelesio | |
10th Government (2020–2022)[8][9][10]
| Atoll | Position | Name | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atafu | Faipule | Kelihiano Kalolo (Ulu for 2021) | |
| Pulenuku | Faamanuia Tamoa | ||
| Faafetai Taumanu[11] | |||
| Fakaofo | Faipule | Esera Fofō Tuisano (Ulu for 2020) | |
| Pulenuku | Mose Pelasio | ||
| Nukunonu | Faipule | Siopili Perez (Ulu for 2022) | |
| Pulenuku | Lino Isaia | ||
9th Government (2017–2019)[12]
| Atoll | Position | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Atafu | Faipule | Kelihiano Kalolo (Ulu for 2019) |
| Pulenuku | Fano Fao | |
| Fakaofo | Faipule | Afega Gaualofa (Ulu for 2018) |
| Pulenuku | Mose Pelasio | |
| Nukunonu | Faipule | Siopili Perez (Ulu for 2017) |
| Pulenuku | Petelo Patelesio |
8th Government (2014–2016)[13][14]
| Atoll | Position | Name | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atafu | Faipule | Kuresa Nasau (Ulu for 2014) | |
| Pulenuku | Saili Patea | ||
| Fakaofo | Faipule | Foua Toloa[a] | |
| Afega Gaualofa (Ulu for 2016)[16] | |||
| Pulenuku | Mose Pelasio | ||
| Nukunonu | Faipule | Siopili Perez (Ulu for 2015) | |
| Pulenuku | Setefano Sakaria[b] | ||
| Petelo Patelesio[18] | |||
7th Government (2011–2013)[19]
| Atoll | Position | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Atafu | Faipule | Kelihiano Kalolo (Ulu for 2012) |
| Pulenuku | Faafetai Taumanu | |
| Fakaofo | Faipule | Foua Toloa (Ulu for 2011) |
| Pulenuku | Tinielu Tuumuli | |
| Nukunonu | Faipule | Salesio Lui (Ulu for 2013) |
| Pulenuku | Setefano Sakaria |
6th Government (2008–2010)[20]
| Atoll | Position | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Atafu | Faipule | Kuresa Nasau (Ulu for 2010) |
| Pulenuku | Nouata Tufoua | |
| Fakaofo | Faipule | Foua Toloa (Ulu for 2009) |
| Pulenuku | Tinielu Tuumuli | |
| Nukunonu | Faipule | Pio Tuia (Ulu for 2008) |
| Pulenuku | Lino Isaia |
5th Government (2005–2007)[21]
| Atoll | Position | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Atafu | Faipule | Kuresa Nasau (Ulu for 2007) |
| Pulenuku | Iosua Aleni | |
| Fakaofo | Faipule | Kolouei O'Brien (Ulu for 2006) |
| Pulenuku | Keli Neemia | |
| Nukunonu | Faipule | Pio Tuia (Ulu for 2005) |
| Pulenuku | Sakalia Vaha Tavite |
4th Government (2002–2004)[22]
| Atoll | Position | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Atafu | Faipule | Patuki Isaako (Ulu for 2004) |
| Pulenuku | Paulo Kitiona | |
| Fakaofo | Faipule | Kolouei O'Brien (Ulu for 2003) |
| Pulenuku | Keli Neemia | |
| Nukunonu | Faipule | Pio Tuia (Ulu for 2002) |
| Pulenuku | Setefano Sakaria |
