Transition for Mayor and Vice Mayor

5 GCA § 40103.1 — under Mayors of Guam.

5 GCA § 40103.1

After the Certification of Election of newly elected Mayors, and Vice Mayors, as applicable, there shall exist a transition period ending on the day of the oath of office of the newly elected Mayors and Vice

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Mayors. During this transition period, the incumbent Mayor, and incumbent Vice Mayor as applicable, shall provide assistance to the Mayor-elect and Vice Mayor-elect to acquaint the latter with the operations and functions of the Offices, including, but not limited to, pending invoices and purchase orders, office budget, financial reports, appropriations, expenditure reports, staffing pattern, financial obligations, and the inventory of equipment, furniture, and vehicles belonging to the Municipality of such Mayor. Such transition period shall be coordinated by the Executive Director of the Mayors’ Council of Guam who shall also be responsible for the transitions of each Mayoral Office. Should an incumbent Mayor and an incumbent Vice Mayor not be successful in an election, all property, equipment, and documents belonging to the Office shall not be removed by the exiting Mayor or Vice Mayor. SOURCE: Added by P.L. 29-031:4 (Oct. 25, 2007), amended by P.L. 30-047:3 (July 14, 2009).