Title 5 — Government Operations

Citizens of Guam lack the opportunity to view, enjoy or participate in living theatrical performances, musical concerts, operas, dance and ballet materials, art exhibits, examples of fine architecture and the performing and fine arts. The Territory desires to foster the opportuni…

The purposes and the charge of the Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities are: (a) To stimulate and encourage the study and presentation of the performing and fine arts and public interest and participa- tion therein. (b) To help develop and sustain existing independent institut…

(a) Board. The Council shall be governed by a governing board as hereafter constituted and provided. (b) Composition. The governing board shall consist of thirteen (13) members, twelve (12) of whom shall be appointed by I Maga’lahi (the Governor) with the advice and consent of I …

The governing board shall have those powers necessary to carry out the duties imposed on it by this Chapter, including, but not limited to, the power: (a) To prepare and submit an annual budget to the Governor and the Legislature which reflects the needs of the Territory, to appl…

The Director shall be the chief administrative officer of the Council. The Director shall carry out the policies established by the governing board and shall employ, supervise and discharge such professional, administrative, technical, consultative and other personnel as may be n…

In carrying out their duties and powers under this Chapter, neither the Council nor its staff shall by action directly or indirectly interfere with or infringe on the freedom of artistic expression, nor shall they take any action or make any recommendations that might be interpre…

Within ninety (90) days following the close of the fiscal year of the Territory, the Council shall transmit its annual report of activities to the Governor and the Legislature which report shall widely be distributed by the Council to the arts community and to the public. SOURCE:…

In order to effect a transition, the staff employed by the Insular Arts Council on the effective date of this Chapter may remain in their positions as unclassified personnel for ninety (90) days. During the ninety (90) day period, if they qualify, they may become classified emplo…

The Governor shall establish a revolving fund for the Council on the Arts and Humanities. The Council may then deposit in the revolving fund income generated from gallery commissions, season tickets and other fund-raising activities to be used to further art projects. Individual …

Enhancement Fund – Program Goals. (a) Fund Purpose. Educational and performing arts enhancement opportunities for island residents progressively increase each year as more organizations, schools and individuals with interests in the performing arts venture beyond Guam’s shores to…

Enhancement Fund. [Repealed.] SOURCE: Added as uncodified law by P.L. 22-60:2 (Dec. 6, 1993), and codified by the Compiler. Amended by P.L. 31-132:4 (Nov. 17, 2011). Repealed by P.L. 36-071:21 (Dec. 27, 2021). 2022 NOTE: Prior to its repeal, this provision stated: Beginning on Oc…

The CAHA Board is authorized to accept on behalf of, and in the name of the government of Guam, from any government or agency thereof, or any person, natural or legal, advisory services, donations and gifts for the Off-Island Educational Training and Cultural Enhancement Fund; pr…

CAHA shall serve as the Fund’s custodian and shall be responsible for setting up the eligibility requirements governing usage of the Fund. CAHA’s director shall manage the Fund and CAHA’s certifying officer shall be the Fund’s certifying officer. SOURCE: Added as uncodified by P.…

The Director shall give adequate public notice as to the availability of funds for travel awards including application submission periods. SOURCE: Added by P.L. 31-132:6 (Nov. 17, 2011).

Expenditures from the Fund shall be limited to fifty percent (50%) of the total cost for off-island travel for the eligible applicant, group or organization, with the exception of CAHA’s annual cultural tour, which shall be funded by special appropria- tion. CAHA shall set Thirty…

Humanities Foundation Non-Profit Corporation. CAHA is hereby authorized to establish a public not for profit corporation that shall be separate and apart from the government of Guam and CAHA for the purpose of being able to accept private gifts, donations, endowments, grants, and…

In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Chapter shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases of this Chapter, which shall rema…