Cook Islands

Parliament
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.

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