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Terms Used In 3 Guam Code Ann. § 5103

  • Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
If for serious cause resulting from any natural phenomenon, or act of
God, or of public enemy, it becomes reasonably impossible to hold any

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3 Guam Code Ann. ELECTIONS
CH. 5 ELECTION DAYS AND DATES

election duly scheduled on Guam as a whole, or in any municipality or municipal division, I Maga’låhen Guåhan or I Liheslaturan Guåhan with the advice and consent of I Liheslatura (the Legislature), upon the recommendation of the Commission, may postpone any such election therein for such time as they may deem necessary, but in no event shall such postponement exceed thirty (30) days from the date when such election should have been held. If additional time is necessary, the election may be postponed pursuant to the manner described in this Section.

SOURCE: GC § 2152. Codified as 3 Guam Code Ann. § 5103. Repealed and reenacted by P.L.
31-255:2 (Dec. 11, 2012).