Iroijlaplap
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Iroijlaplap (
superlative
suffix.
Legal basis
Article III of the Constitution of the Marshall Islands recognises the title, and establishes a Council of Iroij, composed of holders of the title of Iroijlaplap, or other analogous traditional titles, chosen from holders of the chieftainship among the several constituent islands.
The council is empowered to "consider any matter of concern to the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and it may express its opinion thereon to the Cabinet". The council is also entitled to formally request the reconsideration of any bill in the
Nitijela (the country's Legislature), that affects customary law, traditional practices, or land tenure.[1]
Reigning Iroijlaplap
There are currently two Iroijlaplap:[citation needed]
- Kwajalein[2]
- atolls).
References
- ^ Constitution of the Marshall Islands Archived 2011-01-02 at the Wayback Machine, s. III
- ^ "Marshall Islands celebrate first 'Iroojlaplap' chief coronation in 50 years". Majuro, Marshall Islands: France 24. 22 July 2022. Retrieved 8 March 2023.