The Senate on Wednesday Feb. 28 announced its new official website at http://senate.palauoek.net
http://www.senateoek.net/.
The new interactive website has been opened since yesterday and is an important resource on matters pertaining to the Senate and includes bio-data on Palau's nine Senators.
It also contains a list of Senate Committees and their membership and assistants as well as Bills and Resolutions.
Also included are updated press releases, dates for upcoming regular sessions, hearings, and oversight visits; pictures; and a list of staff.
Individuals can identify Bills or Resolutions they would like to have more information about and request of electronic copies by E-Mailing senate@palauoek.net or senate@palaunet.com <senate@palaunet.com.>.
The Senate also invites comments from the public on pending legislation.
"The new Senate website will be a vital asset for researchers and individuals seeking information on pending legislation, and will be another channel for the Senate to inform the people of Palau about legislation that affects them," said Senate Floor Leader Alan R. Seid.
In his welcoming message to visitors to the website, Senate President Johnny Reklai writes: "This website...will allow people who are interested in the affairs of the Senate to be updated and informed about what is going on... Public involvement is a key to the legislation that is passed at the Senate."
The Senate website was designed and created by Joshua "Osu" Wilter, whose own website at www.olekoi.com is an important resource for news from Micronesia, information on Palau, and Palauan merchandise.
For questions, comments, or suggestions for the website, please contact Obichang Ongklungel, Assistant Public Information Officer, at telephone 767-2455 or by E-mail at senatepio@gmail.com.