Congress was also expected to swear in the newly elected members for the vacant four-year seats for Chuuk and Kosrae. The seats were vacated by Mori of Chuuk and Vice President Alik L. Alik of Kosrae.
It was expected that the oath of office would be administered on the first day of the special session to the newly elected four-year members or at-large representatives Yosiwo P. George of Kosrae and Wesley W. Simina of Chuuk.
The special session is expected to adjourn on Aug. 5, 2011, but may be shortened or extended by resolution.
The session precedes the two-day inauguration ceremonies for the national government scheduled for July 28-29 at the FSM-China Friendship Indoor Auditorium in Palikir.
