Title 5, Government Operations

This Article shall be effective upon enactment. ARTICLE 13.3 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR PAYMENTS FOR GUAM WORLD WAR II CLAIMS SOURCE: Added by P.L. 36-073:2 (Feb. 3, 2022). 2022 NOTE: Notwithstanding the references in §§ 13.313 and 13.314 to a schedule and exhibits, there were no su…

For purposes of this Chapter: COL 2026-05-05 (a) “Compensable Guam decedent” means an individual determined by the Adjudication Committee pursuant to § 13.304 of this Article to have been a resident of Guam who died as a result of the attack and occupation of Guam by Imperial Jap…

(a) Payments for Death, Personal Injury, Forced Labor, Forced March, and Internment. After the Director of the Department of Administration (Director) receives the certification from the Chairperson of the Adjudication Committee as required under § 13.304(f), the Director shall m…

(a) Filing Period. An individual filing a claim for a payment under § 13.302 shall file such claim not later than twelve (12) months after the date on which the Adjudication Committee publishes the notice described in Subsection (b) of this Section. (b) Notice of Filing Period. N…

(a) The Adjudication Committee established pursuant to Public Law 36-062 shall adjudicate claims and determine the eligibility of individuals for payments under § 13.302. (b) Eligibility. (1) An individual shall not be eligible for payment under § 13.302 unless the individual sub…

Objections and appeals of decisions of the Adjudication Committee shall be filed with the Adjudication Committee, who may consult with the Office of the Attorney General, and upon rehearing, the decision in each claim shall be final, and not subject to further review by any court…

(a) Claims approved by the Adjudication Committee and certified by the Chairperson shall first be paid from the Seventy-Fifth (75th) Guam Liberation War Claims Fund (Guam War Claims Fund) as set forth in § 13.206 of Article 13.2, Chapter 1, 5 GCA, Public Law 36-062, and establish…

The Director shall serve as the Administrative Officer of the Adjudication Committee. Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) may be allocated by the Adjudication Committee from the funding sources in § 13.306 of this Article for administrative costs or expenses necessary to car…

(a) Any agreement under which an individual who provided representational services to an individual who filed a claim for a payment under this Article that provides for compensation to the individual who provided such services in an amount that is more than one percent (1%) of th…

(a) An individual filing a claim pursuant to this Act shall execute a valid affidavit declaring, under penalty of perjury, that the information provided in his or her application and requisite forms is true and correct and that he or she is an eligible claimant under this Article…

Acceptance of a payment under § 13.302 by an individual for a claim related to a compensable Guam decedent or a compensable Guam victim shall be in full satisfaction of all claims related to such decedent or victim, respectively, arising under the Guam Meritorious Claims Act of 1…

The Department of Administration is hereby authorized to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission or the U.S. Department of the Treasury to verify whether individuals filing claims pursuant to this Act received payments from the U.S…

The Guam Museum shall be the repository of all public records and materials pertaining to war claims for Guam. The Adjudication Committee shall transfer all of its public documents upon completion of its work to such repository. (a) Documents or information concerning the identit…

(a) Information provided by the United States government to the Government of Guam concerning the identity of war survivors, decedents, and their application for war claims shall be protected and shall not be part of the public record. An application for war claims shall include,…

(a) I Liheslaturan Guåhan hereby adopts the attached schedule and exhibits thereto, labeled Exhibit A, Exhibit B, Exhibit C, and Exhibit D, subject to the provision of this Act. Any provision or requirement contained in such schedule or exhibits inconsistent with this Act shall b…

There is within the Office of I Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan, a Bureau of Budget and Management Research which shall be headed by a Director of Bureau of Budget and Management Research. The Director, Deputy Director and Private Secretary shall be members of the unclassified servi…

In addition to the duties and responsibilities prescribed for the Bureau by any other provision of law, the Bureau shall also have the following duties and responsibilities: (a) Conduct necessary operational planning and management research and studies to ensure that effective pl…

(a) In the release of monthly or quarterly allotments by the Bureau of Budget and Management Research from appropriation acts, the Director thereof shall base such allotments on anticipated cash receipts so that the obligations incurred pursuant to such release of periodic allotm…

Section 1303 of this Chapter shall not apply to I Liheslaturan Guåhan (including the Office of Finance and Budget), the Public Defender Service Corporation, the Unified Judiciary of Guam, the Mayors’ Council of Guam, the Office of Public Accountability, the Office of the Attorney…

The Bureau of Budget and Management Research is authorized to use federal funds received as reimbursement for audit and program evaluation already performed on Federal Programs for purposes of recruitment, training and staff development within the Bureau. However, recruitment sha…

There is hereby established the Office of Homeland Security (OHS). The OHS will be managed by the Homeland Security Advisor. The Homeland Security Advisor shall be an unclassified employee appointed by I Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan, and shall serve at her pleasure. The Homeland …

All the duties and responsibilities of the Office of Guam Homeland Security, as established by executive order, are hereby established by law.

In accordance with the duties and responsibilities imposed upon I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi by the President of the United States and federal law, rule, or regulation, the mission of the OHS shall be to develop and coordinate the implementation of a comprehensive plan to protect Guam a…

(a) The Advisor shall coordinate the Executive Branch’s efforts to detect, prepare for, prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism, invasion, insurrection, rebellion, lawless violence, or the threat thereof against Guam and its people. (b) In carryin…

(a) The Advisor shall coordinate the activities of all of the Executive Branch agencies pertaining to terrorism-related issues, including, but not limited to, legislative issues, contact with federal and local agencies, training, and public outreach activities. (b) All department…

There is hereby established the Marianas Regional Fusion Center (MRFC). The MRFC shall operate under the direction of the OHS, and its purpose shall be to coordinate the exchange of criminal intelligence, information regarding threats to physical security and cybersecurity, and c…

There is hereby established a Division of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Security within the OHS’ MRFC, whose multiple functions shall be the protection of information networks and telecommunications networks, including hardware, software, and data, from cyberattacks a…

There is hereby established the Guam Emergency Management Advisory Council (GEMAC) to advise and assist I Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan, I Sigundo Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan, and the Homeland Security Advisor with respect to all aspects of homeland security. The GEMAC shall coor…

(a) There is within the Office of I Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan an Economic Planning Council to be comprised of nine (9) members. Of the nine (9) members, four (4) members shall be selected by I Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan from among those who head the following agencies: the D…

The Council shall undertake an economic program of Guam for the purpose of formulating a short and long-range economic master plan for Guam which shall be approved by resolution. The Council shall monitor the approved progress of the program and report any actions of nonconformin…

I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi is authorized to designate appropriate governmental agencies to provide office space, clerical and professional assistance to the Council. SOURCE: GC § 5252 added by P.L. 17-023:1 (Sept. 23, 1983). 2025 NOTE: Reference to the “Governor” replaced with I Maga’…

The Council shall have the authority to recommend policy guidelines for any government agencies necessary to be in conformity to the economic program adopted by § 1402 of this Article. SOURCE: GC § 5253 added by P.L. 17-023:1 (Sept. 23, 1983). COL 2026-05-05 ARTICLE 5 GENERAL PRO…

(b) Certificate of I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi. The terms and conditions of the debt or debts shall be as determined by I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi by the execution of one or more certificates upon or prior to the issuance of the debt or debts. Any such certificate may also authorize persons…

Whenever I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi transmits to I Liheslatura proposed legislation pursuant to § 6(b) of the Organic Act of Guam, such proposed legislation shall be accompanied by a written report thereon containing the following items: (a) A narrative statement and the reasons why s…

(a) For the period following the election of I Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan in November of every fourth year beginning in 1970, the then incumbent I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi, if not the successful candidate, shall assist I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi-elect in preparing for her/his new duties …

I Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan is authorized to borrow funds pursuant to by the issuance of General Obligation Bonds provided such bonds are issued pursuant to 12 GCA § 2103(k). SOURCE: GC § 5011 added by P.L. 17-025:13 (Oct. 6, 1983). 2025 NOTE: Reference to the “Governor of Gua…

(a) Authorization of Issuance of Limited Obligation Highway Bonds. I Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan is authorized to issue new bonds of the government of Guam in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed Sixty Eight Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($68,500,000) for the purp…

(a) Authorization of Issuance of Limited Obligation Infrastructure Improvement Debts. I Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan is authorized to create a debt or debts of the government of Guam in aggregate principal amount not to exceed Twenty-Nine Million Dollars ($29,000,000) for a maxim…

(a) I Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan, on behalf of the government of Guam, is hereby authorized to enter into Sister City relationships between Guam and any city outside of Guam, provided, however, that any such relationship shall be approved by I Liheslatura by resolution. (b) Exp…

Each head of a department, independent agency, board, or commission shall submit a detailed report by no later than December 31 of each year, unless otherwise provided by law, to I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi and I Liheslatura on the operation of her/his department, independent agency, b…

(a) Authorization of Issuance of Water System Revenue Debt. I Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan is authorized to create a debt or debts of the government of Guam in aggregate principal amount not to exceed Fifty-Three Million Dollars ($53,000,000) for a maximum term of twenty (20) yea…

(a) Authorization of Issuance of Bonds. I Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan is authorized to issue on behalf of the government of Guam an issue of bonds of the government which may be issued as part of a larger issue including bonds issued pursuant to Chapter 51, Title 12 of the Guam …

Whenever the government of Guam, upon signature of I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi, indemnifies the United States government pursuant to execution of a license, lease, or other agreement to occupy and use land and facilities at the former Naval Air Station (NAS), now known as Tiyan, the go…

(a) Name of Governor. The Governor of Guam, created by the Organic Act of Guam, shall be known and designated as, “I Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan.” It is further designated that when referring to the Governor, the name in the CHamoru language, “I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi” shall be use…

I Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan shall receive bills transmitted from I Liheslaturan Guåhan for her/his review and action at any time, including after regular government working hours and on weekends and holidays. I Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan shall provide for a process in which …

[Repealed.] SOURCE: Added by P.L. 27-019:2 (Apr. 28, 2003) as § 1520. Since the last section in this Article is § 1511, the Compiler has renumbered this section. Repealed by P.L. 29-002:VI:31 (May 18, 2007).