Composition of Guam Trademark Commission

The composition of the Commission shall be as follows:

(a)The Legislative Chairperson with oversight over Cultural Affairs shall serve as the Chairperson of the Commission;

(b)The Director of the Department of Revenue and Taxation (DRT), or his assigned representative, shall serve as the ViceChairperson. DRT is empowered to enforce regulations and collect levies and fines from companies found in violation of the law; COL10312014 CH. 14 GUAM TRADEMARK COMMISSION

(c)The President of the Department of Chamorro Affairs (DCA), or his assigned representative. DCA can offer insight into the uniqueness of the Guam brand and the importance of protecting the aspects of the Chamorro culture and heritage;

(d)The General Manager of the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB), or his assigned representative. GVB is tasked with promoting the Guam brand in its entirety;

(e)The Administrator of the Guam Economic Development Authority (GEDA), or his assigned representative. GEDA offers programs and opportunities for economic development;

(f)The Attorney General of Guam (AGO), or his designated legal representative from the Office of the Attorney General. The AGO shall provide guidance on intellectual property rights relative to the Guam brand, and legal opinions as requested;

(g)The Chairperson of the Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities (CAHA), or an assigned representative;

(h)One

(1)member of I Liheslatura Majority appointed by the Speaker. The Speaker may appoint herself, or a designee;

(i)One

(1)member of I Liheslatura Minority appointed by the Speaker;

(j)Two

(2)members appointed by the Speaker of I Liheslatura, representing organizations active in the promotion of Chamorro Cultural Arts on Guam.

(k)The Commission shall include additional public and private sector members to serve on subcommittees in the four areas of visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, and traditional arts, demonstration and exhibitions, or elect them as committee members, provided that they possess significant background, knowledge and experience with locally produced products; and the Commission may prescribe special procedures for their participation.