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Author: Olkeriil Eoghan Ngirudelsang
KOROR, Palau – Under the National Public Service Act, any government employee in Palau must resign within 14 days of filing candidacy papers to run for public office.
Section 1104 of the Act prohibits national and state government employees from accepting nominations for elective office without resigning.
The Palau Election Commission (PEC) verifies candidates’ backgrounds before approving their applications. The PEC said the process could take one to two weeks, depending on how quickly other agencies provide information.
As of Sunday, eight people had filed for Senate nominations: Ann K. Singeo, Joann Risong Tarkong, Kazuki L. Topps Sungino, Jeff Ngirarsaol, Steve Kuartei, Lentcer Basilius, Blodak S. Quichocho and Siegfried Nakamura. Six candidates have filed for the House of Representatives nomination: Noah Kemesong (Kayangel), Gibson Kanai (Ngaraard), Frutoso “Toto” Tellei (Melekeok), Rebecca Sebalt Ngirmechaet (Ngchesar), Warren S. Umetaro (Aimeliik) and Yutaka Gibbons Jr. (Sonsorol).
No one has nominated a president or vice president. The deadline for nominations for the upcoming election is August 7.
There are no current government employees among the candidates who have submitted applications so far.
Meanwhile, the position of Palau’s election commissioner remains vacant despite a vacancy being declared.
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