Board Member Vacancies

(a)Elected Members. Any vacancies, including initial vacancies, of elected member positions occurring on the Board shall be filled forthwith by appointment of the unsuccessful candidate who received the next highest number of votes in the Board election, provided that the individual received greater than fifty percent (50%) of the number of votes received by the declared winner of that seat. In the event that the individual declines or there is no candidate meeting the criteria provided within this Subsection, I Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan shall appoint a member for the term or remaining term of office, subject to confirmation by I Liheslaturan Guåhan.

(b)Appointed Members. On the expiration of the term of an appointed member, or in the event of a vacancy on the Board due to resignation, death, or any other cause, I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi shall appoint another member, with the advice and consent of I Liheslatura, for a full term in the first instance, or for the remainder of the unexpired term. When there is a change of administration of the government of Guam after a gubernatorial election, no courtesy resignation shall be requested by the new administration nor offered by any member of the Board.