American Samoa § 29.0202 - Appointment of deputies and other employees.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 29.0202 — Appointment of deputies and other employees., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29.0202. Appointment of deputies and other employees.
The Commissioner may appoint a deputy, who may be delegated all the duties and powers of the Commissioner, and such additional employees as may be necessary for the performance of the functions of his office. Such appointments must be made in accordance with the merit system law.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 29.0202 cover?
Section 29.0202 ("Appointment of deputies and other employees.") 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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