4 chapters · 23 sections in this title.
A.S.C.A. § 5.0101 Districts
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For purposes of administration, the islands of Tutuila and Aunuu are divided into 2 districts, to be known as the Eastern District and the Western District. The 3 islands forming the Manu’a group shall constitute 1 district, to be known as the District of Manu’a. Swains Island ma…
A.S.C.A. § 5.0102 Division of districts into counties
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The 3 districts are divided into counties as follows: (1) Eastern District. Ituau County: that portion of the Island of Tutuila which includes the villages of Fagasa, Nu’uuli, Matu’u and Faganeanea; Ma’oputasi County: that portion of the Island of Tutuila which includes the villa…
A.S.C.A. § 5.0103 District Governor—Appointment— Qualifications—Term
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(a) There shall be in each district a District Governor, appointed by the Governor of American Samoa after the latter receives and considers the recommendations of the respective local district councils as to who should be appointed for their districts. (b) To be eligible for app…
A.S.C.A. § 5.0104 District Governor—Powers and duties
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A District Governor may be removed from office by the Governor of American Samoa, either directly or upon request of a majority of the chiefs of his district, for misconduct, incompetence, or neglect of duty. History: 1962, PL 7-28.