After more than a year, the Samoa Law Reform Commission has appointed Fagaloa Leti Setto Roy Tufuga as the new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director.

Fagaloa, a former Samoa Ports Authority General Manager was appointed by Cabinet on Wednesday afternoon to lead the Commission.

A lawyer by profession, Fagaloa is a former Samoa Ports Administration General Manager.

Five applicants applied for the post.

While the position was vacant for over a year, the commission's Assistant Executive Director, Leauanae Sheliza Tapuai had been acting in the position since the former executive director made her exit.

The former executive director, Teleiai Dr. Lalotoa Mulitalo-Seumanutafa was the third appointee to get the position since the commission's establishment in 2008, following Tafaoimalo Leilani Tuala–Warren and Leota Theresa Potoi. Teleiai was first appointed in 2016 and during her six-year appointment, she oversaw 15 projects and over 40 ad hoc projects.

The core function of the commission is the review, reform and development of laws of Samoa that promote Samoan customs and traditions and enhance the social, cultural, economic, and commercial development of Samoa.