Fono definition

Fono means the Legislature of American Samoa.
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Fono in Samoa means meeting place. In this context village fono denotes council of chiefs and elders- that decide on the matters social and economic well-being of villagers, where decisions are made by consensus.
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Examples of Fono in a sentence

  • The Fono Group meets three times each year, providing opportunities for parents to meet key staff and have input into initiatives DP Pasifika Careers, Gateway, Deans Year 13 Leaders, Year 13 ▇▇▇▇, Principal DP Pasifika/HOFs Principal, Year 13 ▇▇▇▇ Leaders, DP-Pasifika-KR Year L 1 L2 L3 UE 2014 Pas Eur Pas Eur Pas Eur Pas Eur Part 100 95.7 100 100 75.0 85.0 50.0 70.0 Roll 100 95.7 100 100 75.0 70.8 50.0 58.3 2015 Part 88.9 92.3 100 100 75.0 100 50.0 86.7 Roll 100.

  • The General Fono is headed by the Chairperson, designated by the Taupulega hosting the General Fono for each year and appointed by the General Fono.

  • A FM Radio system was installed on each atoll (UNDP/NZAID) in 2002, which is providing news for the local people and has greatly enhanced the level of awareness of the population on governmental affairs and decisions of the General Fono.

  • In Tokelau, there is a General Fono, which comprises elected representatives from each of the 3 villages.