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Chuuk State (/ ˈ tʃ uː k /; also known as Truk) [1] is one of the four states of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). It consists of several island groups: Nomoneas , Faichuuk , the Hall Islands , Namonuito Atoll (Magur Islands), Pattiw (Western Islands), and the Mortlock Islands .
The office of the Governor of Chuuk is the highest elected position in the state of Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia. The state was called Truk until 1989, so the title of this office prior to the change was Governor of Truk .
In elections for the State Legislatures of Kosrae, Pohnpei, Yap, and the State House of Representatives of Chuuk - there are named senatorial regions for their Senate elections. Local government of municipalities in the Federated States of Micronesia is carried out by elected officials chosen by the inhabitants.
The Federated States of Micronesia (/ ˌ m aɪ k r oʊ ˈ n iː ʒ ə / ⓘ; abbreviated FSM), or simply Micronesia, is an island country in Micronesia, a subregion of Oceania.The federation consists of four states—from west to east: Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae—that span across the western Pacific just north of the equator, for a longitudinal distance of almost 2,700 km (1,700 mi).
The FSM is divided in four states: Chuuk (Truk), Kosrae, Pohnpei, and Yap. Each has its own constitution, elected legislature, governor, and lieutenant governor. The state governments maintain considerable power, particularly regarding the implementation of budgetary policies.
State Island Name Population [3] 1994 2000 Chuuk State: Eot - 382 Ettal: 267 Fananu: 355 Fanapanges: 681 Fefen: 4,062 Fono 397 Houk: 451 Kutu: 873 Losap: 448 Lukunoch: 927 Makur: 156 Moch: 854 Murilo: 607 Namoluk: 407 Nema: 997 Nomwin: 711 Oneop: 505 Onou: 182 Onoun 598 Paata 1,950 Parem: 385 Piherarh: 227 Piis-emmwar 427 Piherarh: Piis-paneu ...
State officials lead the Chuuk Independence Movement. [3] Among Chuukese and within the Chuuk Government, concerns exist about the distribution of funds among the FSM states. While Chuuk is the most populous state, [8] accounting for almost half of the country's population, it receives only 30% of the financial grants under the CFA. [3]
Alexander R. Narruhn (born 1966) is a paralegal and the current governor of Chuuk State, Micronesia, a post he has held since 13 April 2021.. Narruhn graduated from Xavier High School and received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Master of Arts in Management from National University in San Diego. [1]