The Ministry of Finance is a government agency of

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, responsible for public finances of Palau. The ministry is located in

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. The vision of the ministry includes to promote productivity of government services, and economic growth. The ministry employs about 11 to 50 persons. The ministry is headed by Minister of Finance, who is member of the Cabinet of Palau. The Minister is nominated by

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and needs to be confirmed by the

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. Before the creation of the Ministry of Finance, there was a cabinet portfolio of Minister of Administration, who was also responsible for the treasury.

Ministers of Administration

Ministers of Finance

Failed ministerial nominations

Secilil Eldebechel was appointed as Minister of Finance in January 2013, but the appointment was not confirmed the Senate.

References

External links

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