Executive
| Office | Name | Party | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| King | Tupou VI | 18 March 2012 | |
| Prime Minister | Sialeʻataongo Tuʻivakanō | Independent | 22 December 2010 |
Its executive includes the prime minister and the cabinet, which becomes the Privy Council when presided over by the monarch. In intervals between legislative sessions, the Privy Council makes ordinances, which become law if confirmed by the legislature. The monarch is hereditary, the prime minister and deputy prime minister are appointed for life by the monarch, the Cabinet is appointed by the monarch.
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