Guam § 1902 - Vacancy.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 1902 — Vacancy., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1902. Vacancy.
(a) Whenever a vacancy shall occur in the Office of Public Accountability, and when there is more
than six (6) months remaining in the term of the Public Auditor at the time the vacancy shall occur, the
Guam Election Commission shall conduct a special election no more than ninety (90) days after such
vacancy has occurred. Such person elected in the special election shall serve the balance of the term, until
such time as a new Public Auditor is elected and sworn into office.
(b) Should a vacancy in the Office of Public Accountability occur with exactly six (6) months or less
remaining in the balance of the Public Auditor’s term, I Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan shall appoint a
qualified individual to fill the balance of the term, subject to the advice and consent of I Liheslaturan
Guåhan.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 1902
What does Guam Code Annotated § 1902 cover?
Section 1902 ("Vacancy.") 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 § 1902?
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