Guam § 79601 - Creation of Guam Capitol District.
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§ 79601. Creation of Guam Capitol District.
(a) The Guam Capitol District is hereby established, consisting of the grounds and structures
comprising the old Guam Congress Building (the old legislative building), Plaza de España, the Manuel
F.L. Guerrero Administration Building and, upon the termination or expiration of any leases attached to the
property, the Post Office in Hagåtña.
(1) Properties included in the Guam Capitol are hereby placed under the control and supervision
of I Liheslaturan Guåhan.
(2) Government agencies and departments utilizing facilities in the Guam Capitol District shall
continue to do so unless subsequently and otherwise indicated by I Liheslaturan Guåhan.
(3) The Department of Parks and Recreation, the Department of Public Works and other
government agencies that may provide maintenance, security and other services on property within the
Guam Capitol District shall continue to do so unless subsequently and otherwise indicated by I
Liheslaturan Guåhan.
(b) The provisions of other Sections of this Act do not apply to the Guam Capitol District.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Speaker of I Liheslaturan Guåhan may be
authorized by Legislative Resolution passed by two thirds (2/3) vote of the Members to negotiate, approve,
and execute lease agreements for the premises of the Hagåtña Post Office to the United States Postal
Service in one (1) year increments, terminable by I Liheslatura upon no more than one hundred twenty
(120) days notice. Leases of property within the Capitol District shall be procured pursuant to procurement
laws applicable to I Liheslatura, and shall be approved as to form by Legislative Counsel.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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