Guam State Apprenticeship Council

(a)There is established within the Guam Department of Labor, Division of Apprenticeship, the Guam State Apprenticeship Council (GSAC). The GSAC shall be comprised of five

(5)members to be appointed by I Maga’lahi (the Governor) COL 1/26/2024 CH. 10 APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS with the recommendation of the Director. Four

(4)of the members of the GSAC shall be persons knowledgeable with apprenticeship occupations, with an equal number of representatives of employer and of employee organizations. The Director shall serve as one

(1)member of the GSAC. With the exception of the Director, the four

(4)members appointed by I Maga’lahi shall serve for a term of three

(3)years; provided, however, that of the members first appointed, two

(2)shall be appointed for a term of one

(1)year and two

(2)shall be appointed for terms of two

(2)years. Three

(3)members of the GSAC shall constitute a valid quorum for all purposes. Ex-officio members may be added to the GSAC, but shall have no vote.

(b)The GSAC:

(1)shall advise the Director or his designee on apprentice training matters, including the matters of related and supplemental instruction;

(2)may recommend apprenticeship agreements; suggested standards for

(3)shall maintain a close and effective liaison with governmental and nongovernmental agencies which are concerned with skilled manpower development and problems; and

(4)may recommend research projects on facts and trends relating to apprenticeship training and the supply of and needs for skilled manpower.