SODELPA Party Structure

1. Party Leader

  • The Party Leader is the overall head and public face of SODELPA.
  • Provides political leadership, represents the party nationally and internationally, and leads in parliamentary matters.
  • Works closely with the Management Board and General Secretary to ensure the implementation of party policies and strategies.

2. Deputy Party Leader

  • Assists the Party Leader in performing leadership duties.
  • May act on behalf of the leader in their absence.
  • Often responsible for specific portfolios (e.g., policy, outreach, or parliamentary affairs).

3. Party President

  • Chairs the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and key executive sessions.
  • Provides oversight to ensure party operations follow the Constitution.
  • Represents grassroots members and ensures accountability within the leadership.

4. Vice Presidents

  • Support the President and represent regional and community interests.
  • Often one Vice President represents each major division — Central, Western, Northern, Eastern.

5. General Secretary

  • The administrative head of the party.
  • Manages day-to-day operations, correspondence, records, membership, and logistics.
  • Ensures compliance with the Fijian Elections Office and legal requirements.
  • Oversees the party office and election readiness.

6. Treasurer

  • Responsible for financial management, reporting, and budgeting.
  • Works with auditors and ensures transparent financial operations.
  • Oversees fundraising, donor relations, and expenditure tracking.

7. Management Board

  • The highest decision-making body between AGMs.
  • Composed of senior executives, divisional representatives, youth and women’s wing leaders.
  • Approves major decisions, policies, and candidate selection.
  • Meets regularly to oversee party activities and progress toward strategic goals.

8. Divisional and Constituency Committees

  • Represent the party’s structure at regional and local levels:
  • Divisional Committees: Coordinate activities in each division.
  • Constituency Committees: Engage with local communities and organize branches.
  • Handle membership drives, grassroots mobilization, and local campaigns.
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9. Youth Wing (SODELPA Youth)

  • Engages young members in political education, leadership, and advocacy.
  • Encourages youth participation in decision-making and election campaigns.

10. Women’s Wing (SODELPA Women’s Forum)

  • Promotes women’s involvement in leadership and policymaking.
  • Organizes empowerment programs, advocacy campaigns, and community projects.

11. Parliamentary Caucus

  • Consists of elected Members of Parliament under SODELPA.
  • Coordinates the party’s legislative agenda, parliamentary debates, and motions.
  • Works under the Party Leader’s guidance.

12. Annual General Meeting (AGM)

  • The supreme authority of the party.
  • Reviews reports, adopts policies, elects office bearers, and amends the constitution as needed.