| chef d'état (Président): Président Jacques CHIRAC of France (depuis 17 May 1995), represented by High Commissioner of the Republic Michel MATHIEU (depuis 24 October 2001) chef de gouvernement (1er ministre): Président of the Territorial Government of French Polynesia Gaston FLOSSE (depuis 4 April 1991); Président of the Territorial Assembly Lucette TAERO (depuis 17 May 2001) cabinet: Council of Ministers; president submits a list of members of the Territorial Assembly for approval by them to serve as ministers elections: French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior; president of the Territorial Government and the president of the Territorial Assembly are elected by the members of the assembly |
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Source: CIA World Factbook |
