American Samoa § 5.0401 - Local government established.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 5.0401 — Local government established., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5.0401. Local government established.
(a) There shall be a local government for Swains Island, which shall consist of a government representative, a village council, a pulenuu, and village policemen. (b) The government bodies and officials shall have the same rights and duties and be subject to the same qualifications as comparable officials of other villages of American Samoa, except that the village council shall consist of all resident male persons over 24 years of age and of sound mind. (c) Neither the proprietor of Swains Island, or any person employed by him, is eligible to appointment as government representative.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 5.0401
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 5.0401 cover?
Section 5.0401 ("Local government established.") 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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