Guam

Adoption of “CHamoru” Orthography in All Official Uses Within the Government of

(a)For the purposes of this Act, “CHamoru” shall mean the people, language, and culture indigenous to Guam and the Mariana Islands.

(b)The Compiler of Law is authorized to collaborate with the Kumisión I Fino’ Chamoru Yan I Fina'nå’guen of Guam on the proposed replacements.

(c)All line agencies, autonomous and semi-autonomous government entities, and public educational institutions shall:

(1)Use the term CHamoru in all official documents, signage, websites, correspondence, and programs going forward; CH. 4 POLITICAL AUTHORITY; JURISDICTION

(2)Phase out usage of Chamorro in existing materials within eighteen

(18)months from the enactment of this Act;

(3)Collaborate with the Department of CHamoru Affairs and the Commission on CHamoru Language and the Teaching of the History and Culture of the Indigenous People of Guam for correct orthographic usage.

(d)The Office of Technology and the Department of Administration shall coordinate with all agencies to ensure that digital systems and communications reflect the updated terminology.