Guam § 1120 - Retirement Benefits.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 1120 — Retirement Benefits., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1120. Retirement Benefits.
(a) The employees and attaches of the Legislative Branch are
entitled to the same retirement benefits, subject to the same
contributions and conditions as employees of the Executive
Branch of the government of Guam as provided by 4 GCA
Chapter 8.
(b) Elected officials who have retired from the government
of Guam and who are receiving retirement benefits from the
Government or elected officials who are eligible to receive
retirement benefits from the Government shall not relinquish,
forfeit, or have such benefits suspended during the periods such
elected officials are holding their respective offices; provided,
however, that such elected officials shall not be deemed active
members of the retirement fund for purposes of such elected office
service, and no deductions shall be made nor government
contributions made on account of any salary they receive as such
elected officials.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 1120
What does Guam Code Annotated § 1120 cover?
Section 1120 ("Retirement Benefits.") 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 § 1120?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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