American Samoa § 4.0404 - Appointment and term of office.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 4.0404 — Appointment and term of office., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4.0404. Appointment and term of office.
The Governor appoints the Territorial Auditor, who shall be confirmed by the Legislature. The Territorial Auditor shall serve a term of 4 years from the date of his appointment by the Governor. No person shall serve as Territorial Auditor for more than 8 years, whether consecutive or not. No person shall serve as Territorial Auditor, or as Acting Territorial Auditor without being confirmed by the Legislature, for more than 180 days, whether consecutive or not, in any calendar year.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 4.0404 cover?
Section 4.0404 ("Appointment and term of office.") 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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