The newly confirmed HOD members held an election yesterday and elected Delegate Jonathan Isechal as Chair of the Committee on Ways and Means while Delegate Marhence Madrangchar was chosen as Chair for Committee on Judiciary and Governmental Affairs.
Delegate Noah Kemesong was elected as Chair for Committee on Natural Resources and the Environment while Delegate Horace Rafael is now the Chairman of the Committee on Public Works, Infrastructure and Capital Improvement Projects.The following are the selected Chair of the following committees.Delegate Kalistus Ngirturong for Committee on Health and Education; Del. Wayne Andrew for Committee on Tourism and Protected Areas; Del. Swenny Ongidobel for Committee on Commerce and Trade; Del. Lentcer P. Basilius for Committee on Energy, Communication and Transportation; Del. Rebluud Kesolei for Committee on Foreign Affairs and State Relations; Del. Secilil Eldebechel for Committee on Banking, Insurance, Investment and Financial Affairs.Delegate Jerry Nabeyama for Committee on Cultural, Youth and Social Affairs; Del. Tmewang Rengulbai for Committee on Maritime and Fisheries and Del. Celestine Yangilmau for Committee on Aquaculture and Agriculture.The HOD also elected Noah Idechong as the House Speaker and Delegate Alexander Merep as Vice Speaker and Delegate Gibson Kanai as Floor Leader of the House of Delegates.The HOD members also took their oath of office yesterday morning before the inauguration of President Johnson Toribiong and Vice President Kerai Mariur.
