Recalling the inauguration in 1999 of a national legislative body, the General Fono, based on village elections by universal adult suffrage and the assumption by that body in June 2003 of full responsibility for the Tokelau budget,
回顾通过村级成年人普选产生的国家立法机构（长老大会）成员已于1999年就职，以及该机构在2003年6月为托克劳的预算承担全部责任，