Guam § 87123 - Kottura Board of Advisors.

§ 87123. Kottura Board of Advisors.

(a) Composition. There is within the Corporation a Kottura Board of

Advisors. The Kottura Board of Advisors shall consist of five (5)

members appointed by I Maga’lahen Guåhan, subject to the advice and

consent of I Liheslaturan Guåhan, one (1) of whom may be a Saina

representative, and one (1) of whom may be a Manhoben representative.

(b) Term. Members of the Kottura Board shall serve a term of four

(4) years, commencing with the date of appointment and until their

successors are appointed and qualified. When a vacancy occurs, it shall

be filled by appointment of I Maga’lahen Guåhan for the remainder of

the vacating member’s term, with the advice and consent of I

Liheslaturan Guåhan. Members serve at the pleasure of I Maga’lahen

Guåhan and work directly with the Board of Trustees

(c) Qualifications. Members of the Kottura Board shall be residents

of Guam, must be demonstrated speakers or writers of the Chamorro

language.

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(d) Meetings. The Kottura Board of Advisors shall meet in regular

session at least once a month and in special session as the Chairperson

may deem necessary. The Chairperson shall be counted for a quorum.

Three (3) members shall constitute a quorum, and three (3) affirmative

votes are required for the transaction of all business. All meetings of the

Kottura Board shall be open to the public as provided by law.

(e) Officers. The Kottura Board shall annually elect from among its

members a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.

(1) The Chairperson of the Kottura Board shall preside at all

meetings, act as the spokesperson and perform other duties as

directed by the Kottura Board.

(2) The Vice-Chairperson shall succeed to the duties of the

Chairperson in the absence or inability of the Chairperson.

(3) From among its members, the Kottura Board may select a

Secretary and any other officers, which the Board may deem

necessary, to serve on an annual basis.

(f) Compensation. Each member shall receive Fifty Dollars ($50.00)

for attendance at any meeting of the Kottura Board, but this stipend shall

not apply to more than two (2) meetings in any one (1) calendar month.

No member shall receive any other compensation, but shall be

reimbursed for actual travel, subsistence and out-of-pocket expenses

incurred in the discharge of responsibilities, including authorized

attendance at meetings held off-Island, subject to the prior approval of

the Kottura Board.