Cook Islands
Parliament is unicameral and is located in Avarua.
There are 25 seats. Members elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms. The House of Ariki (chiefs) advises on traditional matters and maintains considerable influence, but has no legislative powers.
Queen's Representatives
1975-1984 Sir Gaven John Donne
1984-1984 Sir Graham Davies Speight (acting)
1984-1990 Sir Tangaroa Tangaroa
1990-2000 Sir Apenera Pera Short
2000-2001 Lawrence Murray Greig (acting)
2001 now Sir Frederick Tutu Goodwin
Prime Ministers
1965-1978 Albert Henry
1978-1983 Sir Tom Davis
1983-1983 Sir Geoffrey Henry
1983-1987 Sir Tom Davis
1987-1989 Sir Pupuke Robati
1989-1999 Sir Geoffrey Henry
1999-1999 Joseph Williams
1999-2002 Dr. Terepai Maoate
2002-2004 Dr. Robert Woonton
2004 now Jim Marurai
