Title 5 — Government Operations
73 chapters · 2,143 sections in this title.
5 GCA § 85A101 Short Title
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This Act shall be known and cited as the “Guam Masters Award Act.”
5 GCA § 85A102 Creation
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There is created within the Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities Agency (CAHA) the Guam Masters Award, to be given to accomplished practitioners of Guam’s folk and traditional arts who have contributed to the preservation, advancement, and appreciation of their art.
5 GCA § 85A103 Award Frequency and Limitations
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CAHA shall accept nominations for the Guam Masters Award during the month of April 2010 and every four (4) years thereafter. No more than four (4) awards may be given during each award year. Nominations for the Guam Masters Award may be accepted from any party other than CAHA, me…
5 GCA § 85A103.1 Guam Master Awards for Years 2018 and 2022
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Notwithstanding the provisions of § 85A103 of this Chapter, up until December 31, 2025, the Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities Agency (CAHA) may accept nominations, select, and present no more than eight (8) Guam Master Awards to account for award years 2018 and 2022. SOURCE…
5 GCA § 85A104 Selection Criteria
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Nominees for the Guam Masters Award shall be judged based on the following criteria: (a) Exemplary and active practice of a traditional art form. (b) Expertise, consummate skill, and longevity in the promotion and perpetuation of a traditional art form. (c) Contributions to the t…
5 GCA § 85A105 Selection Procedures
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(a) CAHA staff shall review nomination packets to ensure criteria and guidelines have been met. (b) A panel of experts, to be determined by CAHA based on the nominees’ disciplines, shall convene to verify authenticity and merit, and to narrow the pool of nominees. (c) A panel of …