Guam § 43120 - Secret Voting Prohibited. Vote Required.
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§ 43120. Secret Voting Prohibited. Vote Required.
(a) No action, motion or resolution of any board or
commission of the government of Guam may be taken in secret or
by secret ballot. This provision shall not apply to the Guam Parole
Board.
(b) All members present are required to vote on every action
or resolution of the board, for which a vote is called, unless the
member is excused for cause by a majority of the members
present, or the member is barred by public law from voting.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 43120
What does Guam Code Annotated § 43120 cover?
Section 43120 ("Secret Voting Prohibited. Vote Required.") 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 § 43120?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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