Guam § 17404 - Voting by District, Class, or Voting Group.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 17404 — Voting by District, Class, or Voting Group., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17404. Voting by District, Class, or Voting Group.
(a) This Section applies if the articles of organization or bylaws provide for voting by district or class,
or if there is one (1) or more identifiable voting groups that a proposed amendment to the articles of
organization or bylaws would affect differently from other members with respect to matters identified in §
17405(e)(1) through (5). Approval of the amendment requires the same percentage of votes of the members
of that district, class, or voting group required in §§ 17405 and 17514.
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(b) If a proposed amendment to the organic rules would affect members in two (2) or more districts or
classes entitled to vote separately under Subsection (a) of this Section in the same or a substantially similar
way, the districts or classes affected must vote as a single voting group unless the organic rules otherwise
provide for separate voting.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 17404
What does Guam Code Annotated § 17404 cover?
Section 17404 ("Voting by District, Class, or Voting Group.") 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 § 17404?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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