Council of Deputies

The Council of Deputies (Samoan: Sui O Le Fono a Sui Tofia) is a constitutional body in Samoa.

Its members serve as Deputy O le Ao o le Malo and act as head of state when the office of O le Ao o le Malo is vacant or when the incumbent is unable to fulfill their duties due to absence or incapacitation.

The Council was established by the constitution at independence on 1 January 1962.

It consists of between one and three members, who are elected by the Legislative Assembly.

[1] If there are no members, the Chief Justice acts in their place.