Parliament
Parliament is unicameral and is located in Cayenne.
The General Council has 16 members, who are elected by popular vote. The body elects the president.
Parliament is unicameral and is located in Cayenne.
The General Council has 16 members, who are elected by popular vote. The body elects the president.
Presidents of the General Council
1982-1983 Georges Othily
1983-1994 Elie Castor
1994-1998 Stéphan Phinera-Horth
1998-2001 André Lecante
2001-2004 Joseph Ho-Ten-You
2004-2008 Pierre Désert
2008 now Alain Tien-Long