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Terms Used In 5 Guam Code Ann. § 87123

  • 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.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
(a) Composition. There is within the Corporation a Kottura Board of Advisors. The Kottura Board of Advisors shall consist of five (5) members appointed by I Maga’lahen Guåhan, subject to the advice and consent of I Liheslaturan Guåhan, one (1) of whom may be a Saina representative, and one (1) of whom may be a Manhoben representative.

(b) Term. Members of the Kottura Board shall serve a term of four (4) years, commencing with the date of appointment and until their successors are appointed and qualified. When a vacancy occurs, it shall be filled by appointment of I Maga’lahen Guåhan for the remainder of the vacating member’s term, with the advice and consent of I Liheslaturan Guåhan. Members serve at the pleasure of I Maga’lahen Guåhan and work directly with the Board of Trustees

(c) Qualifications. Members of the Kottura Board shall be residents of Guam, must be demonstrated speakers or writers of the Chamorro language.

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5 Guam Code Ann. GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
CH. 87 DIPATTAMENTON I KAOHAO GUINAHAN CHAMORRO
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(d) Meetings. The Kottura Board of Advisors shall meet in regular session at least once a month and in special session as the Chairperson may deem necessary. The Chairperson shall be counted for a quorum. Three (3) members shall constitute a quorum, and three (3) affirmative votes are required for the transaction of all business. All meetings of the Kottura Board shall be open to the public as provided by law.

(e) Officers. The Kottura Board shall annually elect from among its members a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.

(1) The Chairperson of the Kottura Board shall preside at all meetings, act as the spokesperson and perform other duties as directed by the Kottura Board.

(2) The Vice-Chairperson shall succeed to the duties of the
Chairperson in the absence or inability of the Chairperson.

(3) From among its members, the Kottura Board may select a Secretary and any other officers, which the Board may deem necessary, to serve on an annual basis.

(f) Compensation. Each member shall receive Fifty Dollars ($50.00) for attendance at any meeting of the Kottura Board, but this stipend shall not apply to more than two (2) meetings in any one (1) calendar month. No member shall receive any other compensation, but shall be reimbursed for actual travel, subsistence and out-of-pocket expenses incurred in the discharge of responsibilities, including authorized attendance at meetings held off-Island, subject to the prior approval of the Kottura Board.