Governor of American Samoa | |
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since January 3, 2021 | |
Residence | Government House, Pago Pago |
Appointer | General election |
Term length | 4 years, renewable once |
Precursor | Malietoa |
Formation | February 17, 1900 |
First holder | Benjamin Franklin Tilley as Commandant |
Website | Office of the Governor |
This is a list of governors, etc. of the part of the Samoan Islands (now comprising American Samoa) under United States administration since 1900.
From 1900 to 1978 governors were appointed by the Federal government of the United States. Since that time they have been elected for 4-year terms by the people of American Samoa.