Article II — The Executive Branch
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Guam has not adopted a constitution of its own — the federal Organic Act of 1950 serves as its founding charter, establishing the three branches of the territorial government and a bill of rights. Codified at 48 U.S.C. ch. 8A.
48 U.S.C. § 1422 § 1422. Governor and Lieutenant Governor; term of office; qualifications; powers and duties; annual report to Congress
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The executive power of Guam shall be vested in an executive officer whose official title shall be the "Governor of Guam". The Governor of Guam, together with the Lieutenant Governor, shall be elected by a majority of the votes cast by the people who are qualified to vote for the …
48 U.S.C. § 1422a § 1422a. Removal of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, or member of legislature; referendum election
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(a) The people of Guam shall have the right of initiative and referendum, to be exercised under conditions and procedures specified in the laws of Guam. (b) Any Governor, Lieutenant Governor, or member of the legislature of Guam may be removed from office by a referendum election…
48 U.S.C. § 1422b § 1422b. Vacancy in office of Governor or Lieutenant Governor
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(a) Temporary disability or temporary absence of Governor In case of the temporary disability or temporary absence of the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor shall have the powers of the Governor. (b) Permanent vacancy in office of Governor In case of a permanent vacancy in the off…
48 U.S.C. § 1422c § 1422c. Executive agencies and instrumentalities
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(a) Appointment of heads; establishment of merit system; Civil Service Commission The Governor shall, except as otherwise provided in this chapter or the laws of Guam, appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the legislature, all heads of executive agencies and instrumental…
48 U.S.C. § 1422d § 1422d. Transfer of functions from government comptroller for Guam to Inspector General, Department of the Interior
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(a) Functions, powers, and duties transferred The following functions, powers, and duties heretofore vested in the government comptroller for Guam are hereby transferred to the Inspector General, Department of the Interior, for the purpose of establishing an organization which wi…