Guam § 5108 - Removal and Vacancy.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 5108 — Removal and Vacancy., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5108. Removal and Vacancy.
(a) Qualified voters of Guam may initiate a petition for the removal of
the Suruhanu by presenting a petition to the Election Commission signed by
voters equal in number to ten percent (10%) of all votes counted for all
candidates for the Governor at the last preceding general election at which a
Governor was elected. The format of the petition shall comply with the
Election Commission regulations and upon certification by the Election
Commission, the petition shall be presented to the Legislature.
(b) The Legislature, upon receipt of the certified petition, may by a
vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the members present and voting remove the
Suruhanu from office. The Legislature may also on its own initiative
remove the Suruhanu for cause by the same two-thirds (2/3) vote.
(c) If the position of Suruhanu becomes vacant for any reason, the
Legislature shall elect a person to fill the vacant position to serve only until
the end of his predecessor's term.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 5108
What does Guam Code Annotated § 5108 cover?
Section 5108 ("Removal and Vacancy.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. 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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