Guam § 1405 - Duties and Powers of Officers.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 1405 — Duties and Powers of Officers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1405. Duties and Powers of Officers.
The chairperson of the GUMA Commission shall preside at all
meetings of the GUMA Commission; shall sign all documents for, and on
behalf of, the GUMA Commission, unless said GUMA Commission
delegates that power in any case, or cases, to the chief executive officer; and
shall generally be responsible for the manner in which the studies, strategies
and investigations of the GUMA Commission are carried out, and the
reports thereof made to I Liheslaturan Guåhan, as required.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 1405
What does Guam Code Annotated § 1405 cover?
Section 1405 ("Duties and Powers of Officers.") 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 § 1405?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 1405 apply to my situation?
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