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Vice President of the
Republic of Palau
Secretary Pompeo Meets With Palau Vice President Oilouch (48461558186) (cropped).jpg
Incumbent
Raynold Oilouch

since 16 January 2025
Term length Four years, renewable once
Inaugural holder Alfonso Oiterong
Formation 2 March 1981
Salary US$65,000 annually since 2010
Website http://palaugov.pw/


The Vice President of Palau is a very important leader in the government of Palau. This person is the second-highest official, right after the President. They help the President run the country and make sure things work smoothly for everyone in Palau.

What the Vice President Does

The Vice President of Palau is chosen by the people in special elections. These elections are separate from when the President is chosen. Once the President is officially in office, the Vice President becomes a key member of the President's team, known as the Cabinet. The President can also give the Vice President other important jobs to do for the country. Since 2010, the Vice President has earned a salary of US$65,000 each year.

Past Vice Presidents of Palau

Palau has had several Vice Presidents since the position was created. Each one has played a part in leading the nation. The table below shows the people who have served in this important role.

No. Portrait Name
(Birth–Death)
Elected Term of office Political party
Took office Left office Time in office
1 Alfonso Oiterong.jpg Alfonso Oiterong
(1924–1994)
1980
1984
2 March 1981 30 June 1985
(Became president)
4 years, 120 days Independent
2 Thomas Ongelibel Remengesau.jpg Thomas Remengesau Sr.
(1929–2019)
1985 25 October 1985 20 August 1988 2 years, 300 days Independent
3 中村國雄(cropped).jpg Kuniwo Nakamura
(1943–2020)
1988 1 January 1989 1 January 1993 4 years Independent
4 Tommy Remengesau 2016.jpg Thomas Remengesau Jr.
(born 1956)
1992
1996
1 January 1993 19 January 2001 8 years, 18 days Independent
5 Sandra Pierantozzi.jpg Sandra Pierantozzi
(born 1951)
2000 19 January 2001 1 January 2005 3 years, 348 days Independent
6 Elias Camsek Chin.jpg Elias Camsek Chin
(born 1948)
2004 1 January 2005 15 January 2009 4 years, 14 days Independent
7 Kerai Mariur.jpg Kerai Mariur
(born 1951)
2008 15 January 2009 17 January 2013 4 years, 2 days Independent
8 Antonio Bells (cropped 3x4).jpg Antonio Bells
(born 1948)
2012 17 January 2013 19 January 2017 4 years, 2 days Independent
9 Secretary Pompeo Meets With Palau Vice President Oilouch (48461558186) (cropped).jpg Raynold Oilouch
(born 1965 or 1966)
2016 19 January 2017 21 January 2021 4 years, 2 days Independent
10 Uduch Sengebau Senior official portrait in 2021.jpg Uduch Sengebau Senior
(born 1960s)
2020 21 January 2021 16 January 2025 3 years, 361 days Independent
11 Secretary Pompeo Meets With Palau Vice President Oilouch (48461558186) (cropped).jpg Raynold Oilouch
(born 1965 or 1966)
2024 16 January 2025 Incumbent 191 days Independent

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Vicepresidente de Palaos para niños

References

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