Iroijlaplap

Article III of the Constitution of the Marshall Islands recognises the title. It 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 Legislature of the Marshall Islands, that affects customary law, traditional practices, or land tenure.[http://www.paclii.org/mh/legis/consol_act/cotmi363/ Constitution of the Marshall Islands] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110102080552/http://www.paclii.org/mh/legis/consol_act/cotmi363/ |date=2011-01-02 }}, s. III

There are several Iroijlaplap;{{Cite web|author=Cahoon, B.|title=Marshall Islands Traditional Polities|url=http://www.worldstatesmen.org/Marshall_native.html|work=Worldstatesmen.org|accessdate=2024-07-19}} several are listed here:

• Michael Kabua of Kwajalein Atoll{{Cite news|title=Marshall Islands celebrate first 'Iroojlaplap' chief coronation in 50 years|publisher=France 24|location=Majuro, Marshall Islands|date=22 July 2022|url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220722-marshall-islands-celebrate-first-iroojlaplap-chief-coronation-in-50-years|access-date=8 March 2023}}
• Remios Hermios of Ratak (excluding Majuro, Arno Atoll and Mili Atoll).
• Lein Zedkaia of Majuro, Arno Atoll, and Mili Atoll.
• Christopher Loeak of Ailinglaplap Atoll.

Category:Culture of the Marshall Islands

Category:Titles of national or ethnic leadership

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