Division anda Trial Division, the National Court and the Court of Common Pleas. The Supreme Court is composed of a chief justice and not less than three or more than six associate justices who are members of both divisions. All appeals are heard by at least three associate justices. Matters before the·Trial Division may be heard by one justice, except for murder cases when two or more special judges are appointed for specified terms. Under the Palau Constitution, a judge may not hear an appeal of a matter heard by him in the Trial Division. The National Court consists of a presiding judge and such other judges provided for under the Palau Constitution. The Court of Common Pleas consists of a senior judge andan associate judge. 40. According to the current annual report, the Ministry of Justice in Palau is charged with the maintenance of domestic security and law enforcement. The Ministry is headed by a Minister of Justice appointed by the President with the I • •• T/L.1274" English Page 10 advice and consent of the Senate. The post is currently unfilled because of political divisions between the President of Palau and the legislature. III. ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT A. General economy 41. At its fifty-sixth session, the Trusteeship Council noted that the people of the Trust Territory,- in the exercise of their right to self-government as set out in Article 76 .Q of the _Charter of the United Nations, had elected to assume full responsibility for administration in the economic, social and educational fields. ~/ 42. According to the.report of the Adrninistering Authority, during the year under review, the people of the Trust Territory continued their progress in the exercise of self-government and responsibilities for the full administration of their social, economic and education obligations. 43. At its fifty-sixth session, the Trusteeship Council also had considered that 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be discussing the governance and administration of Palau, including its judicial system and economy. While there are mentions of the economy, it seems to be more focused on the institutional framework and decision-making processes rather than specific economic development initiatives.

**Category**
Education, Government and Administration