Malvatu Mauri
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The Malvatu Mauri (
Oceanic languages) (National Council of Chiefs) is a formal advisory body of chiefs recognised by the Constitution of the Republic of Vanuatu
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The council was first established in July 1976 with 20 members, and Willy Bongmatur was its first chairman.[1]
Members of the Council are elected by their fellow chiefs sitting in district councils of chiefs. The Council plays a significant role in advising the government on all matters concerning ni-Vanuatu culture and languages.
According to chief Willie Bongmatur Maldo, "Mal" means chief, "vatu" means stone, island, or place, and "mauri" means something that is alive.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Bernard Hours. "Custom and Politics in the New Hebrides" (PDF).
- ^ "Chief Willie Bongmatur Maldo and the role of chiefs in Vanuatu". Archived from the original on 2011-03-30. Retrieved 2009-06-14.
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