| Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Samoa | |
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| Faamasino Sili o le Faamasinoga Sili o Samoa (Samoan) | |
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since 12 June 2020 | |
| Nominator | Prime Minister of Samoa |
| Appointer | O le Ao o le Malo (the Head of State) |
| Term length | Life tenure until the age of 68 for Samoan citizens Fixed-term appointment for non-Samoan citizens |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Samoa, Article 65 |
| Precursor | Chief Judge of the High Court of Western Samoa |
| Salary | WS$90,405/year |
The chief justice of Samoa (Samoan: Faamasino Sili o le Faamasinoga Sili o Samoa) is the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Samoa. The qualifications and powers of the office are governed by Part VI of the Constitution of Samoa and the Judicature Ordinance 1961.[1][2] The position is currently held by Satiu Simativa Perese.
- ^ "Judicature Ordinance 1961". Consolidated Acts of Samoa 2016. Pacific Legal Information Institute. 2016. Retrieved 2017-12-16.
- ^ "Constitution of the Independent State of Samoa 1960". Consolidated Acts of Samoa 2008. Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute. 2008. Retrieved 2017-12-17.