Guam § 161 - Tenure and Compensation of Members.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 161 — Tenure and Compensation of Members., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 161. Tenure and Compensation of Members.
The term of office of each member of the Commission shall
be four (4) years or until his successor is appointed, except that
the terms of office of the members first taking office shall expire
as designated by I Maga’lahen Guåhan at the time of appointment
as follows: one (1) at the end of one (1) year, one (1) at the end of
two (2) years, one (1) at the end of three (3) years, and two (2) at
the end of four (4) years. Any member appointed to fill the
vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which his
or her predecessor was appointed, shall be appointed for the
remainder of the term. A vacancy in the Commission shall not
affect its powers. If any member of the Commission is unable to
act because of absence, illness or other sufficient cause, I
Maga’lahen Guåhan may make a temporary appointment, and
such appointee shall have all the powers and duties of a regular
member of the Commission for the period of their appointment.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 161
What does Guam Code Annotated § 161 cover?
Section 161 ("Tenure and Compensation of Members.") 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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