Guam § 86107 - Council on Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 86107 — Council on Mental Health and Substance Abuse., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 86107. Council on Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
(a) There is within the Department an Advisory Council for Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug
programs and services known as the Advisory Council. The Council shall consist of seven (7) members
appointed by I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi and confirmed by I Liheslatura. The members of the Council shall
serve for three (3) years. At least one (1) member shall be a parent whose child is a client of the Guam
Behavioral Health and Wellness Center.
(b) The Council shall annually elect a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Recorder from among its
membership. The Council shall meet at least once a month at such time and place as the Chairperson may
designate. Meetings shall be well publicized and shall be open to the public. Executive sessions are
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permitted only in accordance with the Open Government Law. Four (4) members shall constitute a quorum
of the Council for the transaction of business. The concurrence of four (4) members present shall constitute
official action of the Council.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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