Guam
- Boundary Delimitation
- Direct Democracy
- Electoral Management
- Electoral Systems
- Legislative Framework
- Media and Elections
- Parties and Candidates
- Vote Counting
- Voter Education
- Voting Operations
- Voter Registration
Boundary Delimitation
BD01 Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
b. No, existing regional/provincial/other boundaries are used
Source: Gerald Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:09:28 UTC
BD03 On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
b. Respecting natural barriers
Comments: b) The territory of Guam
Source: Gerald Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:09:28 UTC
Direct Democracy
DD01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Gerald A. Taitano
b. Job Title: Executive Director
c. Organisation: Guam Election Commission
d. Contact Address. PO Box B6, Hagatna, Guam 96932
e. Telephone: (671) 4779791
f. Facsimile: (671) 4771895
g. Email: gec@ite.net
Last updated: 2007-01-08 14:07:29 UTC
DD02 Which forms of direct democracy, if any, are currently possible at the national level?
Please check the glossary for the definition of the following terms:
b. Optional referendum
c. Citizens' initiative
e. Recall
Comments: When the term "national level" is used it actually means state level. The reason for this is that Guam is a territory of the United States.
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 10:52:32 UTC
DD03 What is the legal basis for mandatory referendums at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2007-01-10 10:39:13 UTC
DD04 What is the legal basis for optional referendums at the national level?
a. Constitutional
b. Specific laws/legislation
c. Regulations
d. Other
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 10:39:13 UTC
DD05 What is the legal basis for citizens' initiatives at the national level?
a. Constitutional
b. Specific laws/legislation
c. Regulations
d. Other
Comments: Guam Election Law
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 10:39:13 UTC
DD06 What is the legal basis for agenda initiatives at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Comments: Guam Election Law
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 10:39:13 UTC
DD07 What is the legal basis for recalls at the national level?
a. Constitutional
b. Specific laws/legislation
c. Regulations
d. Other
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 10:39:13 UTC
DD08 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for mandatory referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
e. Not applicable
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-08 14:07:29 UTC
DD09 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for optional referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
b. Specific laws/legislation
c. Regulations
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 10:39:13 UTC
DD10 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for citizens' initiatives at the national level?
Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
b. Specific laws/legislation
c. Regulations
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 10:39:13 UTC
DD100 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an agenda initiative?
f. Not applicable
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:58:31 UTC
DD102 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a referendum?
a. All signatures checked
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:58:31 UTC
DD105 Who is responsible for checking the signatures?
a. Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:58:31 UTC
DD106 Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a referendum?
a. Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 12:00:49 UTC
DD109 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a referendum?
a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
f. Website
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 12:00:49 UTC
DD11 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for agenda initiatives at the national level?
Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
e. Not applicable
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 10:39:13 UTC
DD112 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a referendum?
a. Compulsory registration of campaigners and campaign groups
c. Contribution limits
d. Restrictions on the sources of contributions
e. Disclosure requirements
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 12:00:49 UTC
DD115 What is the period during which these controls apply for a referendum?
a. Fixed time period (specify)
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 12:00:49 UTC
DD118 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a referendum? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
f. Not applicable
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-08 14:07:29 UTC
DD12 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for recalls at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
b. Specific laws/legislation
c. Regulations
Last updated: 2007-01-10 10:39:13 UTC
DD121 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a referendum?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
g. Not applicable
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-08 14:07:29 UTC
DD124 If free media access is provided, what are the criteria for allocating broadcast time / printing space?
Last updated: 2007-01-08 14:07:29 UTC
DD125 Is the government permitted to campaign either in favour of or against any specific outcome to a referendum, initiatives or recall vote?
b. No
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 12:00:49 UTC
DD126 What restrictions or controls, if any, are there on media coverage of the campaign and/or issue during the relevant period?
Last updated: 2007-01-08 14:07:29 UTC
DD13 When were direct democracy mechanisms first introduced into the legal framework at the national level?
Date (yyyy)
c. Citizens' initiative 1974
d. Agenda initiative 1974
e. Recall 1974
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-08 14:07:29 UTC
DD14 When was an administrative framework for direct democracy mechanisms first introduced at the national level? Date (yyyy)
Last updated: 2007-01-08 14:07:29 UTC
DD17 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
c. No
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 10:39:13 UTC
DD18 Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 10:39:13 UTC
DD19 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-08 14:07:29 UTC
DD20 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 10:39:13 UTC
DD21 Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 10:39:13 UTC
DD22 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
c. No
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 10:39:13 UTC
DD23 Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 10:39:13 UTC
DD24 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 10:39:13 UTC
DD25 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
c. No
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 10:39:13 UTC
DD26 Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 10:39:13 UTC
DD27 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
l. Not applicable
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-08 14:07:29 UTC
DD30 Which issues, if any, maybe the subject of sub-national referendums regulated at the national level?
f. Not applicable
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-08 14:07:29 UTC
DD31 Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
g. Not applicable
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-08 14:07:29 UTC
DD32 Who is responsible for drafting the mandatory referendum question?
g. Not applicable
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-08 14:07:29 UTC
DD33 Who is responsible for drafting the optional referendum question?
b. Independent electoral commission
d. Legislature
e. Registered electors
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 10:52:32 UTC
DD34 Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the mandatory referendum question?
f. Not applicable
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-08 14:07:29 UTC
DD35 Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the optional referendum question?
a. The title of the proposal
b. The numbers of the articles or paragraphs of the legal intruments to which chnages are proposed
c. An explanatory text
d. The full text of the proposal
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 10:52:32 UTC
DD36 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
f. Not applicable
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-08 14:07:29 UTC
DD37 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for optional referendums?
b. Independent electoral commission
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 10:52:32 UTC
DD38 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a mandatory referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
d. Not applicable X
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-08 14:07:29 UTC
DD39 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a optional referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
b. Approval quorum X
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 10:52:32 UTC
DD40 What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
e. Not applicable
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-08 14:07:29 UTC
DD41 What are the requirements for optional referendums to pass?
b. Qualified majority (specify % below)
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 10:52:32 UTC
DD42 In which areas, if any, do regulatory provisions differ between a referendum and a national election?
Tick all that apply and specify below in the comments section.
h. Not applicable
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-08 14:07:29 UTC
DD43 When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
d. Not applicable
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-08 14:07:29 UTC
DD44 When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
a. Always
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 10:52:32 UTC
DD45 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the citizens' initiative process at the national level?
b. Legislative proposals
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:43:45 UTC
DD46 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the agenda initiative process at the national level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:43:45 UTC
DD47 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of a citizens' initiative at the national level?
k. None
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:43:45 UTC
DD48 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of an agenda initiative at the national level?
l. Not applicable
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:43:45 UTC
DD49 Who may propose the registration of a citizens' initiative?
Please specify in the “Comments” section below.
a. A number of individuals
b. Registered committee/organisation
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:43:45 UTC
DD50 Who may propose the registration of an agenda initiative?
Please specify in the “Comments” section below.
d. Not applicable
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:43:45 UTC
DD51 What material is necessary to accompany an application for registration?
a. Proposed title
b. General explanation of purpose
c. Full proposed text
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:43:45 UTC
DD52 Who determines the title of a citizens' initiative?
b. The agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms (specify)
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:45:10 UTC
DD53 Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
f. Not applicable
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:45:10 UTC
DD54 Which, if any, of the following disqualify a proposed title of an initiative?
a. Inconsistency with proposed content
c. Discriminatory or inflammatory statements
e. Incomprehensibility
f. More than one subject area
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:45:10 UTC
DD55 Which services are provided by the agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms before an initiative can be published?
b. Drafting actual text for legal measure
c. Translating the title and/or text into other languages
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:45:10 UTC
DD56 Under what circumstances is an initiative checked for constitutionality or legality?
a. An automatic check is part of the initiative process
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:47:16 UTC
DD57 If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, who is responsible for undertaking it?
b. Independent electoral commission
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:47:16 UTC
DD58 If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, when does this happen?
a. After its registration, before the collection of signatures
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:47:16 UTC
DD59 Which institutions, if any, are given an opportunity to propose an alternative to proposals contained in a citizens’ initiative?
e. Registered electors
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:47:16 UTC
DD60 At which stage in the initiative process, if at all, can alternative proposals be made?
d. Not at all
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:47:16 UTC
DD61 What happens when there is a valid alternative proposal?
e. Not applicable
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:47:16 UTC
DD62 When an initiative proposal and an alternative proposal are put to the vote on the same day, what choices does the voter have?
f. Not applicable
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:47:16 UTC
DD63 Who decides the final ballot text?
b. Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:47:16 UTC
DD65 Which of the following individuals/positions may be subject to the recall mechanism?
e. Members of provincial / local legislature bodies
i. Elected judges
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:52:42 UTC
DD66 What are the grounds upon which a recall may be launched?
b. Indictment
c. Conviction
d. Moral turpitude
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:52:42 UTC
DD67 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to the time period in which an individual/position can be recalled?
Last updated: 2007-01-08 14:07:29 UTC
DD68 If a recall qualifies for the ballot, when is it put to the vote?
a. Within a certain time limit (specify)
Comments: 60 days
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:52:42 UTC
DD69 When does the election to replace an individual who has been recalled take place?
b. Separately and subsequently
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:52:42 UTC
DD70 If a separate ballot to replace an individual who has been recalled takes place, how soon after the recall ballot is it held?
a. 60 day
Comments: 60 days
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:52:42 UTC
DD71 Can an individual who is the subject of a recall stand on the ballot for his/her own replacement?
b. No
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:55:13 UTC
DD72 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
b. Proportion of the electorate X
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:55:13 UTC
DD73 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
b. Proportion of the electorate X
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:55:13 UTC
DD74 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a citizens' initiative?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
Last updated: 2007-01-08 14:07:29 UTC
DD75 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for an agenda initiative?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
e. Not applicable X
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:55:13 UTC
DD76 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional) has been published?
a. Fixed time period (specify)
Comments: 120 days
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:55:13 UTC
DD77 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a rejective referendum (optional) has been published?
a. Fixed time period (specify)
Comments: 120 days
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:55:13 UTC
DD79 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an agenda initiative has been published?
c. Not applicable
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:55:13 UTC
DD80 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
a. Signatories must be registered
b. Signatories must be registered electors in a specific electoral district
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:57:06 UTC
DD81 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
a. Signatories must be registered
b. Signatories must be registered electors in a specific electoral district
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:57:06 UTC
DD83 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an agenda initiative?
e. Not applicable
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:57:06 UTC
DD84 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a recall?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
Last updated: 2007-01-08 14:07:29 UTC
DD87 Where can proposals for an abrogative referendum (optional) be signed?
a. Anywhere
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:57:06 UTC
DD88 Where can proposals for a rejective referendum (optional) be signed?
a. Anywhere
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:57:06 UTC
DD90 Where can proposals for an agenda initiative be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:57:06 UTC
DD92 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
a. Signatories must provide identity/voting card number
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:57:06 UTC
DD93 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
a. Signatories must provide identity/voting card number
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:57:06 UTC
DD95 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an agenda initiative?
e. Not applicable
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:57:06 UTC
DD97 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
b. Ban on payment per signature
c. Requirement for signature collectors to be registered electors
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:58:31 UTC
DD98 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a rejective referendum (optional)?
b. Ban on payment per signature
c. Requirement for signature collectors to be registered electors
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2007-01-10 11:58:31 UTC
Electoral Management
EM01 Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
a. Name of Institution Guam Election Commission
b. Full Address PO Box BG Hagatua GUAM 96932
c. Telephone (671) 4779791
d. Facsimile (671) 4771895
e. Email gec@ite.net
f. Website Address guamelection.org
g. Name and Title of Chairperson/President Gerald A. Taitano
h. Information Officer Gerald Taitano
i. Official language of the electoral law governing national elections English
Source: Gerald Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:07:14 UTC
EM02 Does this national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
a. National level
c. Local level
Source: Gerald Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:07:14 UTC
EM04 The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
c. The legislature
Source: Gerald Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:07:14 UTC
EM05 The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
g. Other
Comments: g) Guam Election Commission
Source: Gerald Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:07:14 UTC
EM06 The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
b. For a term of _________ years
Comments: b) For a period of 2 years
Source: Gerald Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:07:14 UTC
EM08 According to official sources, what was the estimated overall cost (in US dollars if available) of the most recent national elections?
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:07:14 UTC
EM09 What was the total number of registered voters or, where there was no voter roll, the estimated number of eligible voters?
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:07:14 UTC
Legislative Framework
LF01 What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
a. Part of Constitution
d. Regulations or administrative rules
Comments: a) US Constitution d) Guam Law
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:04:00 UTC
LF03 The national electoral law covers:
a. National elections
Source: Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:04:00 UTC
LF04 Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
a. Voting is voluntary
Source: International IDEA Voter Turnout Website (http://www.idea.int/vt/)
Last updated: 2006-11-21 18:56:40 UTC
Media and Elections
ME01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Gerald Taitano
b. Job Title: Executive Director
c. Organisation: Guam Election Commission
d. Contact Address: PO Box B6, Hagatna, Guam
e. Telephone: (671) 4779791
f. Facsimile: (671) 4771895
g. Email: gec@ite.net
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:22:21 UTC
ME11 What laws, if any, guarantee freedom of access to public information for representatives of the media?
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:22:21 UTC
ME13 What are the laws, if any, which govern the operations of the public broadcaster?
Specify the date of the latest version (including latest amendments)
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:22:21 UTC
ME18 What are the laws, if any, that provide for the safeguards for editorial autonomy in relation to the public broadcaster(s)?
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:22:21 UTC
ME19 What are the laws, if any, which govern the granting of broadcasting licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:22:21 UTC
ME22 What are the legal conditions, if any, under which the activities of a media outlet may be suspended?
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:22:21 UTC
ME37 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
h. Not applicable
Source: Gerald Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:22:21 UTC
ME38 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
b. The law does not specify any limits on paid advertising X
Comments: The law does not specify any limits on paid advertising
Source: Gerald Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:22:21 UTC
ME55 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a presidential candidate is permitted to spend on paid advertising?
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:22:21 UTC
ME56 What are the laws, if any, which govern the disclosure of campaign advertising expenditures by political parties and candidates?
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:22:21 UTC
ME57 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a media outlet can charge parties/candidates for advertising during the campaign?
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:22:21 UTC
ME58 How does this maximum amount (identified in question C.15.1) affect the political participation of smaller or newly formed parties?
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:22:21 UTC
ME60 What legal requirements, if any, regulate the participation of candidates or party representatives in media debates?
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:22:21 UTC
Parties and Candidates
PC01 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Signature requirement (specify requirement)
b. Deposit requirement (specify amount)
Comments: a) 250 petitions b) 100 USD
Source: Gerald Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:16:42 UTC
PC02 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
g. Not applicable
Comments: Guam has only one chamber.
Source: Gerald Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:16:42 UTC
PC03 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
d. Residence
f. Registration
Source: Gerald Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:16:42 UTC
PC04 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
k. Not applicable
Source: Gerald Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:16:42 UTC
PC08 Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
c. In legislative elections (Chamber 1)
Source: Gerald Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:16:42 UTC
PC12 Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
a. No
Source: Gerald Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:16:42 UTC
PC15 What is the basis of the public funding?
f. Not applicable
Comments: There is no public funding of political parties in Guam.
Source: Gerald Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:16:42 UTC
Vote Counting
VC04 Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
b. At the polling centre
Source: Gerald Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:19:34 UTC
VC11 Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
c. Automatically (triggered) recounted under certain conditions
e. Court order
Comments: e) a "close" vote, within 2 percent margin or less.
Source: Gerald Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:19:34 UTC
VC12 If automatically recounted, what is the trigger?
a. Closeness of results
Comments: a "close" vote, within 2 percent margin or less.
Source: Gerald Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:19:34 UTC
Voter Education
VE01 Who conducts voter education and information campaigns at the national elections (informing where, when and how to register and vote)?
a. National Electoral Management Body
c. Local/County Electoral Management Bodies
Source: Gerald Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:10:25 UTC
VE02 At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
b. Election time only
Source: Gerald Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:10:25 UTC
VE03 Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
d. Yes, conducted by the Local/County Electoral Management Bodies
Source: Gerald Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:10:25 UTC
Voting Operations
VO03 Where can electors vote?
a. At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
f. By mail
i. By tendered ballot
Source: Gerald Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:18:06 UTC
VO04 Who can vote from outside the country?
b. Citizens residing outside the country
c. Citizens outside the country (including those on vacation)
d. Members of the armed forces
e. Students
Source: Gerald Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:18:06 UTC
VO05 If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
e. By mail
Source: Gerald Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:18:06 UTC
VO10 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:18:06 UTC
VO11 How do electors cast their votes?
a. By manually marking the ballot
d. By electronic voting machine
Source: Gerald Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:18:06 UTC
Voter Registration
VR01 What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
c. 18
Comments: 18 years
Source: Gerald Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:11:53 UTC
VR02 Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
a. Citizenship
Source: Gerald Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:11:53 UTC
VR04 Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
d. Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: Guam Election Commission
Source: Gerald Taitano, Executive Director, Guam Election Commission
Last updated: 2006-12-18 17:11:53 UTC
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