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Electoral Management
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level c . Local level
Comments:
Source: Guam Code Annotated, Title 3, Ch.2:
https://law.justia.com/codes/guam/2019/title-3/chapter-2/
Verified: 2020/10/28
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments: GEC’s annual budget submission for election years must provide a detailed breakdown of the funding level necessary to meet all of their statutory requirements and abide by all policies and procedures set forth in their rules and regulations.
The budget is controlled by the National Legislature.
Source: Guam Code Annotated, Title 3, Ch.2, Art. 2110:
https://law.justia.com/codes/guam/2019/title-3/chapter-2/
Verified: 2020/10/28
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments: The budget of the Electoral Management Body are controlled by the legislature (the laws), which decides the budget of all government agencies and bodies.
Source: Guam Code Annotated, Title 3, Ch.2, Art. 2110:
https://law.justia.com/codes/guam/2019/title-3/chapter-2/
Verified: 2020/10/28
EM006
Term of EMB members
Question: The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer:
b . For a specified number of years
Comments: For a period of 2 years, or until their successor is duly qualified and appointed
Source: Guam Code Annotated, Title 3, Ch.2, Art. 2101:
https://law.justia.com/codes/guam/2019/title-3/chapter-2/
Verified: 2020/10/28
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments: There is within, as an autonomous instrumentality and an independent commission of the government of Guam, the Election Commission.
Source: Guam Code Annotated, Title 3, Ch.2, Art. 2101:
https://law.justia.com/codes/guam/2019/title-3/chapter-2/
Verified: 2020/10/28
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
a . 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: The Commission shall consist of seven (7) members, all of whom shall be eligible voters on the date of their appointment.
Source: Guam Code Annotated, Title 3, Ch.2, Art. 2101:
https://law.justia.com/codes/guam/2019/title-3/chapter-2/
Verified: 2020/10/28
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
c . Combination of partisanship and expertise
Comments: The Governor appoints six members based on the recommendation of the recognized political parties of Guam. The seventh member is appointed by the other six members, the appointment must be ratified by four of the six appointed members.
Source: Guam Code Annotated, Title 3, Ch.2, Art. 2101(a):
https://law.justia.com/codes/guam/2019/title-3/chapter-2/
Verified: 2020/10/28
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
e . Legislature g . Political parties
Comments: The Governor appoints six members based on the recommendation of the recognized political parties of Guam. The seventh member is appointed by the other six members, the appointment must be ratified by four of the six appointed members.
Source: Guam Code Annotated, Title 3, Ch.2, Art. 2101:
https://law.justia.com/codes/guam/2019/title-3/chapter-2/
Verified: 2020/10/28
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