Title 5 — District and Local Government
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.
A.S.C.A. § 5.0105 District Governor—Removal from office
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(a) The Governor may, by appointment, fill any vacancy occurring through death, resignation, removal, or otherwise, in any office of District Governor. In doing so, he shall follow the procedures set forth in 5.0103, and any District Governor so appointed shall serve for the rema…
A.S.C.A. § 5.0106 District Governor—Vacancy— Temporary incapacity
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A District Council shall be chosen in each district in accordance with Samoan custom, and shall be charged especially with the supervision of the cleanliness of the district, the planting of the lands by the people, the making and clearing of roads, and all matters of a local nat…
A.S.C.A. § 5.0107 District Councils—Duties
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The District Governor shall be responsible for the welfare and good order of the people in his district, shall preside at the meetings of the District Council, and shall communicate with the Governor and the Secretary of Samoan Affairs upon all matters pertaining to his duties. H…
A.S.C.A. § 5.0108 District Clerk—Duties
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(a) There shall be in each district a District Clerk, who shall be appointed by the Governor of American Samoa upon the recommendation of the District Governor and who shall hold office during the pleasure of the Governor. (b) The District Clerk shall assist the District Governor…