Guam § 8103 - Open Meetings.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 8103 — Open Meetings., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8103. Open Meetings.
(a) Every meeting of a public agency shall be open and public, and any person shall be permitted to
attend any public agency meeting, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter. A member of the public
shall not be required, as a condition to attendance at a meeting of a public agency, to register his name and
other information, to complete a questionnaire or otherwise to fulfill any condition precedent to his
attendance.
(b) This Chapter does not require that a person who is admitted to a meeting of a public agency shall,
because of his mere presence, be accorded an opportunity to participate in such a meeting. Each public
agency retains the right to reserve areas for the public, and to exclude the public from any area necessary
for the orderly conduct of its business.
(c) Except for executive sessions and other meetings expressly authorized by public law to be closed,
no board, commission or public officer of the government of Guam may prevent or deny the recording
(audio and/or video) of any public meeting.
(d) Except for executive sessions and other meetings expressly authorized by law to be closed, regular
and special meetings of a public agency shall be broadcast via video live streaming applications as
announced in the notice of meeting and on the agency’s website.
(e) All audio and/or video files, if applicable, of board and commission meetings or a link to said files
shall be posted on the respective agency’s website. A link to the Office of Public Accountability’s website
shall also be available on each agency’s website. The Office of Public Accountability shall post the audio
and/or video files of all board and commission meetings or a link to said files on the OPA’s website.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 8103
What does Guam Code Annotated § 8103 cover?
Section 8103 ("Open Meetings.") 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 § 8103?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 8103" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Guam law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Guam official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Guam attorney.
How does Guam § 8103 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Guam can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
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