Title 17 — Visitor's Bureau and Cultural Institutions
6 chapters · 57 sections in this title.
A.S.C.A. § 17.0501 Purpose and policy
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The Legislature finds that: (1) Samoan art, culture and traditions have contributed greatly to the artistic and cultural richness of the Samoan people; (2) Samoan art and culture occupy a unique position in Samoan history as being our only native art form and cultural heritage; (…
A.S.C.A. § 17.0502 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (1) “Samoan art, culture and traditions” means, but is not limited to, the traditional and contemporary expressions of Samoan language, history, anthropology, archaeology, linguistics, music, social instituti…
A.S.C.A. § 17.0503 Establishment of academy
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(a) In general: There is established a non-profit and semi-independent corporation to be known as the “American Samoa Cultural Arts Academy”, which shall be under the direction and control of a board of governors established under this act. (b) Succession and amendment of charter…
A.S.C.A. § 17.0504 Board of Governors
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(a) Composition. (1) The voting members of the Board of Governors of the academy shall be: (1) Secretary of Samoan Affairs. (2) District Governor of Manu’a. (3) District Governor of the Eastern District. (4) District Governor of the Western District. (5) Chairman, Senate committe…
A.S.C.A. § 17.0505 Executive director of the academy
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(a) First executive director. After the first organizational meeting of the board and for no more than 2 years thereafter, the President of the American Samoa Community College shall serve as the interim executive director. (b) Other executive directors. No more than two years af…
A.S.C.A. § 17.0506 Finances
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All funds received by the Institute from any source whatsoever, shall be deposited in an account or accounts at a federally-insured banking or savings institution. History: 2000, PL 26-32.
A.S.C.A. § 17.0507 Nonprofit and nonpolitical nature of institute
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(a) Stock. The academy shall have no power to issue any shares of stock or to declare or pay any dividends. (b) Nonprofit nature. No part of the income or assets of the academy shall insure to the benefit of any board member or employee, or any other individual except as salary o…
A.S.C.A. § 17.0508 Tax status—Tort liability
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(a) Tax status. The academy and the franchise, capital, reserves, income, and property of the academy shall be exempt from all taxation now or hereafter imposed by the American Samoa Government. (b) Tort liability. The academy shall be subject to liability relating to tort claims…