The Members of Parliament represent districts and islands. Ten are from the capital island. The upper house, or House of Ariki, is made up of traditional leaders, who provide consultation and advice. Her Majesty the Queen (Queen Elizabeth II) is Head of State. The Queen's Representative, Tom Marsters, acts in her name in the Islands. The Parliament building near the airport used to be temporary accommodation for contractors who built the airport. It's currently being gutted and refurbished