Each island has its own high-chief, or ulu-aliki, and several sub-chiefs (alikis). The community council is the Falekaupule (the traditional assembly of elders) or te sina o fenua (literally: "grey-hairs of the land"). In the past, another caste, the priests (tofuga), were also amongst the decision-makers. The ulu-aliki and aliki exercise informal authority at the local level. Ulu-aliki are always chosen based on ancestry. Under the Falekaupule Act (1997), the powers and functions of the Falekaupule are now shared with the pule o kaupule (elected village presidents; one on each atoll).
Each island has its own high - chief , or ulu - aliki , and several sub - chiefs ( alikis ) . The community council is the Falekaupule ( the traditional assembly of elders ) or te sina o fenua ( literally : " grey - hairs of the land " ) . In the past , another caste , the priests ( tofuga ) , were also amongst the decision - makers . The ulu - aliki and aliki exercise informal authority at the local level . Ulu - aliki are always chosen based on ancestry . Under the Falekaupule Act ( 1997 ) , the powers and functions of the Falekaupule are now shared with the pule o kaupule ( elected village presidents ; one on each atoll ) .
With what group do the falekaupule share power on Tuvalu?
With what group do the falekaupule share power on Tuvalu ?
pule o kaupule
pule o kaupule