The House of Ariki (Are Ariki) is a parliamentary body in the Cook Islands. It is composed of Cook Islands high chiefs (ariki), appointed by the Queen's Representative. There are up to twenty four members, representing different islands of the Cooks.
Its function is to:
- "consider such matters relative to the welfare of the people of the Cook Islands as may be submitted to it by for its consideration, and it shall express its opinion and make recommendations thereon to "
It may only discuss matters put to it by the democratically elected Parliament, and may only voice suggestions in return.
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