Guam § 11106 - Public Participation.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 11106 — Public Participation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11106. Public Participation.
(a) If the laws of this state or a political subdivision of this state or a rule, practice, or procedure adopted
by the public body requires that members of the public be permitted to participate in a meeting of the public
body, the public body, to the extent practicable, shall permit members of the public to participate in a virtual
meeting, subject to conditions that apply to an in-person meeting of the public body.
(b) If members of the public are permitted to speak in a virtual meeting, the technology used to conduct
the meeting must permit members of the public body and members of the public attending the meeting to
hear the members of the public who speak in the meeting.
(c) If a public body considers in a virtual meeting a matter affecting the right or interest of a person
entitled by any other law of this state or a political subdivision of Guam or by rule of the public body to
participate, present evidence, or examine or cross-examine witnesses in an in-person meeting, the public
body shall permit the person to use the same technology that the public body uses to conduct the virtual
meeting, or provide equivalent access, to participate, present evidence, or examine or cross-examine
witnesses in the virtual meeting.
(d) A person to which Subsection (c) applies may object that the virtual meeting does not allow the
person effectively to protect the person’s right or interest. The public body shall consider the objection and
may proceed with the matter in the virtual meeting if the public body determines the virtual meeting will
allow the person effectively to protect the right or interest. The public body shall state in a record the
determination and the reason for the determination.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 11106
What does Guam Code Annotated § 11106 cover?
Section 11106 ("Public Participation.") 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.
How do I cite Guam § 11106?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 11106" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Guam law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Guam official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Guam attorney.
How does Guam § 11106 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Guam can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
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