On November 29, 2017, the newly elected 10th Ngaraard State Assembly met for the first time at Longshoremen restaurant in Malakal, Koror. All elected members were present for discussion. Among the issues discussed were the legislature’s potential officers and committee chairmanship.
In accordance with the Ngaraard State Constitution, Article IV Section 8 states that “The assembly shall elect by majority votes from among its members a Speaker, who shall be the presiding officer and other officers of the Assembly”. Results will become available as soon as all members are sworn into office.