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Terms Used In 2 Guam Code Ann. § 5110

  • Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization
(a) The Suruhanu shall select, appoint and fix the compensation within the amount available by appropriation of such other officers and employees, and including a Segundo Suruhanu as he may deem necessary to discharge his responsibilities under this Chapter. All officers and employees of his office shall be unclassified and shall serve at the Suruhanu’s pleasure.

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2 Guam Code Ann. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
CH. 5 OFFICE OF THE SURUHANU

(b) The Suruhanu may delegate to members of his staff any of his authority, powers or duties except this power of delegation and his duty to make any report under this Chapter. However, the Suruhanu may authorize the Segundo Suruhanu to act in his stead during illness, absence, leave or disability.
(c) The Suruhanu and his staff shall be entitled to participate in any employee benefit or retirement plan available to the government of Guam employees.
SOURCE: GC § 1433. Added by P.L. 14-99; renumbered by P.L. 15-83.