Executive Branch
The head of state is President François Hollande of France as represented by High Administrator Philippe Paolantoni, who was appointed in August 2006. The head of government is President of the Territorial Assembly Victor Brial. The Council of the Territory consists of three kings (kings of the three traditional chiefdoms) and three members appointed by the high administrator on the advice of the Territorial Assembly.
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