Following independence in October 1978 the House of the Assembly was renamed the Parliament of Tuvalu or Palamene o Tuvalu.
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After the death of Prime Minister Ionatana on 8 December 2000, Lagitupu Tuilimu was acting prime minister from 8 December 2000 to 24 February 2001.
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The Ministers that form the Cabinet are appointed by the Governor-General on the advice of the Prime Minister.
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Following independence in October 1978 the House of the Assembly was renamed the Parliament of Tuvalu (Palamene o Tuvalu).
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The Parliament of Tuvalu (Palamene o Tuvalu) has 15 members, elected for a four year term in 7 double- and 1 single-seat constituencies.
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Six members of the former parliament lost their seats including Prime Minister Koloa Talake and the Speaker, Tomu Sione.
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Faimalaga Luka became the prime minister on 24 February 2001 until he was replaced by Koloa Talake after a vote of no confidence on 14 December 2001.
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