Vice President of the Republic of Palau | |
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since 21 January 2021 | |
Term length | Four years, renewable once |
Inaugural holder | Alfonso Oiterong |
Formation | 2 March 1981 |
Salary | US$65,000 annually since 2010[1] |
Website | http://palaugov.pw/ |
Vice President of Palau is the second-highest position in the executive branch of the government of Palau, after the president.
The vice president is elected in popular elections separate from presidential elections. When the president has been sworn in, the vice president will serve as a member of the cabinet and may have other responsibilities assigned by the president.[2] The salary of the vice president has been US$65,000 annually since 2010[3]