Title 5 — Government Operations

The Board shall make an annual report to the Governor with respect to its activities, financial status, the condition of the Library System, and recommendations as to future operations. SOURCE: GC § 42011. Codified by the Compiler to this section. Repealed and reenacted by P.L. 2…

[Codified as 5 GCA § 3122(c).] SOURCE: GC § 42012, entitled “Librarian”; repealed and reenacted by P.L. 22-092:3 (Mar. 7, 1994). Codified by the Compiler as subsection (c) of 5 GCA § 3122. 2016 NOTE: This provision was codified as 5 GCA § 3122(c) by the Compiler during the transi…

The Board may appoint such other employees as may be necessary for the operation of the Library. SOURCE: GC § 42013. Codified by the Compiler to this section.

Employees of the Library System, except for the Director and Deputy Director, shall be appointed, paid and hold their positions pursuant to the provisions of Title 4, Guam Code Annotated, and other personnel laws, and their remuneration shall be established in accordance with the…

The Board shall have authority to solicit for and accept on behalf of, and in the name of, the government of Guam from any government or agency thereof, or any person, advisory services, grants-in-aids, gifts, donations of money and other property for the benefit of the Library S…

Funds received by the Library System pursuant to §§ 80103 and 80117 of this Chapter shall be for the exclusive use of the library system and shall be kept in the custody of the Treasurer of Guam and disbursed under authority of the Board. SOURCE: GC § 42017, amended by P.L. 15-12…

The Board shall prepare rules and regulations for the government of the Library System in pursuance to the provisions of this Chapter, including, if deemed desirable, provisions for the following: registration fees, deposits by borrowers, fines for failure to return borrowing on …

The Guam Public Library System is designated depository for all governmental publications, including any printed or processed paper, book, periodical, pamphlet or map, originating in, or printed with, the imprint of, or at the expense and by the authority of, the government of Gu…

[Repealed.] SOURCE: GC § 42021 added by P.L. 17-038:1 (Dec. 2, 1983). Repealed by P.L. 25-069:4 (July 8, 1999).

Functions of Government Organizations. [Repealed.] SOURCE: GC § 42022 added by P.L. 17-038:1 (July 8, 1999). Repealed by P.L. 25-069:4 (July 8, 1999).

(a) A library or library system operated with public monies shall not allow disclosure of any record or other information, written or oral, which identifies a user of library services as requesting or obtaining specific materials or services or as otherwise using the library. (b)…

The Board may institute a program within the Guam Public Library System to be entitled, ‘Friends of the Library’. The Board shall make necessary rules and regulations for the employment and use of said volunteers within the System. The Board may obtain liability insurance coverag…

The Board shall submit a separate budget to I Liheslatura annually for the operations of each branch library. The budget shall include sufficient funding for personnel, utilities, books, periodicals, computers, internet access, etc. necessary to operate a branch for not less than…

Broadband Services. The Guam Public Library System is authorized to procure, from private companies doing business on Guam, DSL (Digital Subscriber Lines) services, cable television/internet services and/or wireless broadband services as a means of providing internet access to it…

(a) The Hagåtña Library parking lot shall be reserved for parking of vehicles operated by patrons and employees of the Guam Public Library System (GPLS). Parking in the Hagåtña Library parking lot by persons other than those, supra, shall be a violation and punishable by a fine o…

Lease. (a) The Guam Public Library System is hereby authorized to solicit and contract for the lease and operation of the Internet Café located at Nieves M. Flores Memorial Library in Hagåtña to provide drink and food services for library patrons and the general public, for the p…

Digital Publications, Newsletters, Software, and Any Other Publications Deemed Necessary. The Guam Public Library System is authorized to determine what library books, e-books, audiobooks, digital publications, newsletters, software, or other publications are needed to meet the m…

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…

This Act shall be known and cited as the “Guam Masters Award Act.”

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.

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…

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…

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…

(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 …

(a) Guam has a rich and colorful history and culture that is best displayed and demonstrated by the many historic locations and structures around the Island. (b) Our island also is blessed with many beautiful and scenic sites that have been set aside as parks for the enjoyment of…

This Chapter shall be known as the Na Bonita Yan Protehe Guam Act of 1996.

There is hereby created the Inetnon Minauleg Guam (“IMG”) which shall be comprised of the following entities: (a) the Guam Beautification Task Force; (b) the Dipåttamenton I Kaohao Guinahan Chamorro or Department of Chamorro Affairs; (c) Department of Parks and Recreation; (d) Gu…

(a) The following sites shall be restored, renovated, and upgraded pursuant to a prioritization schedule to be developed as described in § 86103: (1) Fort San Jose (2) Fort Santa Agueda (3) Governor Joseph Flores Beach Park (4) Merizo Combento (5) Paseo de Susana (6) Plaza de Esp…

There is hereby authorized to be appropriated the sum of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) from the surplus of the TAF to GVB to begin the process of restoring, renovating, upgrading and developing sites as determined by the IMG created in § 86103. ----------

Department of Chamorro Affairs. There is created a non-stock, non-profit public corporation to be known as the ‘Dipattamenton I Kaohao Guinahan Chamorro’ or ‘Department of Chamorro Affairs’ (‘Corporation’) with functions, powers and responsibilities as provided in this Chapter.

The principal office of the Corporation shall be located on Guam, and the Corporation is deemed to be a resident of Guam.

General. COL222017 (DEPARTMENT OF CHAMORRO AFFAIRS) (a) The purpose and authorized activities of the Corporation are to assist in the implementation of an integrated program for the preservation, development and promotion of the Chamorro Heritage of Guam, for the public benefit a…

The Corporation has, and may exercise, the following general powers in carrying out the purposes of this Chapter: (a) to have perpetual succession, unless sooner terminated by law; (b) to adopt, alter and use a corporate seal, which shall be judicially noticed; (c) to adopt, amen…

(a) All functions and powers of the Corporation shall be vested in COL222017 (DEPARTMENT OF CHAMORRO AFFAIRS) and be exercised by and under the direction of a Board of Trustees (‘Trustees’), composed of nine (9) members. The Trustees shall be U.S. citizens and residents of Guam a…