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The Organic Act
- Guam's executive and legislative branches were established in the Organic Act, which in lieu of an adopted constitution serves to provide the framework and powers for the island's executive and legislative branches.
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On August 1, 1950, President Harry S. Truman signed into law the Guam Organic Act of 1950 which gave Guamanians certain rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution. The people of Guam were afforded the opportunity to set and administer policy and laws for the island of Guam. Included in this was the Judicial Branch of the Government of Guam.
The Organic Act of Guam and related federal laws provide the framework for the government of Guam. This publication=s purpose is to present the fundamental laws creating the government of Guam. Similarly, while there have been many cases interpreting various aspects of the Organic Act, this publication will
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Guam is an unincorporated territory of the United States governed under the Organic Act of Guam, passed by the U.S. Congress and approved by the president on August 1, 1950. The Organic Act made all Chamorros U.S. citizens.
A.G. OPINION 77-47: The Open Government Law applies to the elected school board. § 8102. Policy. The Legislature declares it is the policy of Guam that the formation of public policy and decisions is public and shall not be conducted in secret. The people of Guam do not yield their individual rights to the public agencies which serve them.
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After World War II, the Guam Organic Act of 1950 established Guam as an unincorporated organized territory of the United States, provided for the structure of the island's civilian government, and granted the people U.S. citizenship.
Chapter 15: Permanent Negotiating Commission for The Micronesian Compacts of Free Association. Chapter 16: Compiler of Laws. Chapter 17: Commission on Self-Determination for the People of Guam. Chapter 18: Statutes Applicable to Entire Government of Guam. Chapter 19: Office of Public Accountability. Chapter 20: Guam Land Repatriation Commission.
May 24, 2024 · More Resources. The Organic Act of Guam & Related Federal Laws Affecting the Governmental Structure of Guam (Off. of Pub. Accountability) Territorial Deputy for Guam (U.S. House of Representatives)
