American Samoa § 5.0108 - District Clerk—Duties.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 5.0108 — District Clerk—Duties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5.0108. District Clerk—Duties.
(a) There shall be in each district a District Clerk, who shall be appointed by the Governor of American Samoa upon the recommendation of the District Governor and who shall hold office during the pleasure of the Governor. (b) The District Clerk shall assist the District Governor in the preparation of correspondence and official reports, and the maintenance of the files and records of the Office of the District Governor, shall act as secretary at all meetings of the district council and record the minutes thereof, and shall perform generally all duties pertaining to the office of clerk and all other duties required of him by the District Governor.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 5.0108 cover?
Section 5.0108 ("District Clerk—Duties.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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