Title 4 — Executive
12 chapters · 131 sections in this title.
A.S.C.A. § 4.0301 Required departments
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(a) There are, within the Executive branch of the territorial government, the following departments: (1) a department of legal affairs; (2) a department of health; (3) a department of public works; (4) a department of education; (5) a department of agriculture; (6) a department o…
A.S.C.A. § 4.0302 Appointment-Investigative proceedings
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(a) The Governor may appoint such boards, commissions, and executive agencies as he deems advisable. (b) Any board of investigation which may be appointed shall have full authority to subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, and report contempt to the High Court, which shall punish …
A.S.C.A. § 4.0320 Public Defender-Office created
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(a) The office of Public Defender is created as an independent agency of the executive branch of the government. (b) The Public Defender shall be appointed by the Governor of American Samoa and confirmed by the Legislature, for a term of 4 years and shall serve until his successo…
A.S.C.A. § 4.0321 Assistant Public Defender
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(a) Subject to the approval of the Governor, the Public Defender shall employ 1 or more Assistant Public Defenders, and at least 1 investigator, 1 secretary, 1 file clerk, and any other employees necessary to discharge the function of the office. (b) The Assistant Public Defender…
A.S.C.A. § 4.0325 Territorial Registrar
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(a) The Governor of American Samoa or his authorized representative shall create and establish the position of Territorial Registrar. (b) The Territorial Registrar shall be a part of the executive branch and shall have his offices where the Governor or his authorized representati…
A.S.C.A. § 4.0330 Registrar of Vital Statistics
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The Governor of American Samoa or his authorized representative shall create and establish the position of Registrar of Vital Statistics. The Registrar of Vital Statistics shall be under the control and supervision of the Director of Homeland Security. History: 1968, PL 10-53; 20…