The Head Chief of Nauru was a position held by at least 5 people between c. 1875–1942 and again between 1946–1968. At one time, the position was hereditary, but by 1921, chiefs were elected to the Council of Chiefs by the adult population of Nauru, and the head chief, along with a deputy head chief, was elected by the council from among its members.[1][2] The position was chosen by the Nauru Local Government Council from among its members after 1951.