Powers, Duties and Responsibilities

A Mayor shall perform the following duties and responsibilities in his district:

(a)Serve as the direct administrative representative of the people of the district from which he is elected.

(b)Plan and implement a street name and house numbering system.

(c)Oversee, coordinate or undertake beautification programs including a clean-up and removal of public nuisance and debris, and, to this end, is hereby authorized to officially utilize, establish regular and consistent working relations and effectively coordinate with the Department of Public Works, the Department of Parks and Recreation and any other entity within the government of Guam and may also work with non-profit organizations.

(d)In cooperation with the appropriate department or agency conduct or cause to be conducted a periodic sanitary, health and environmental inspection in accordance with guidelines set forth by the appropriate public agency. He may issue a warning for a first violation or report the same to the appropriate government agency for action.

(e)Be responsible for the maintenance and security of the Mayor’s Office in his district.

(f)Be responsible for maintenance of village streets, parks and recreation facilities, in conjunction with the Department of Public Works and Department of Parks and Recreation pursuant to § 40113 of this Chapter. CH. 40 MAYORS OF GUAM

(g)Assist appropriate government agencies in implementing social services and public assistance programs within his jurisdiction.

(h)Serve as peace officer and assist in the maintenance of law and order in his district.

(i)Act as an official representative of his district at legislative and executive public hearings involving matters affecting his district.

(j)Assist in coordinating the civilian emergency preparedness system in time of emergency or disaster.

(k)Submit an annual written report to I Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan and I Liheslaturan Guåhan on the activities of his office, expenditure of funds allotted and make general comments and recommendations relative to the state of his district.

(l)Make a report to the residents of his district on a quarterly basis at a properly noticed public meeting to be held within the district.

(m)Conduct an annual census and maintain a current listing of names of all residents in his jurisdiction; and as part of the process of conducting the annual census, verify veteran status of residents, if any, and submit a separate annual report of the names and total number of veterans residing in his/her jurisdiction to the Office of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of updating the Guam Veterans Registry.

(n)Cooperate with any agency and department of the government of Guam in matters pertaining to his district and work jointly with officials of the government of Guam toward the attainment of peace, order, justice and the general economic and social welfare of the people of Guam.

(o)To issue citations to owners of property for failure to remove property deemed unsafe by building officials pursuant to §§ 66501 through 66507 of Title 21, Guam Code Annotated. In the event that the owner does not remove the unsafe structure, the Mayor or Vice Mayor may have the structure cleared and submit the bill to the owner for payment. In the event that the Mayor or Vice Mayor takes action to clear the unsafe structure, a ten percent (10%) surcharge shall be added to the bill, and the surcharge shall be deposited into the Municipal Fund. Should the owner refuse to pay, the Mayor or Vice Mayor shall forward the claim to the Attorney General requesting that steps be taken to record a lien against the property in the amount of the unpaid bill.

(p)Coordinate with the Department of Public Works

(DPW)and the Guam Police Department

(GPD)in determining where speed bumps should be located in their village streets. DPW shall construct and maintain such speed bumps after their location is so determined and after obtaining the concurrence of GPD. DPW shall post warning signs on such streets with speed bumps cautioning drivers to beware of pedestrians and to slow down.

(q)To administer the Oath of Office to Municipal Planning Council members, and to officerselect and board members-elect of organizations and associations. This authority may be delegated to a village Vice Mayor upon the discretion of that same village’s Mayor.

(r)To block or close off non-routed streets and roadways in their villages during village funerals, fiestas, and other events without obtaining any highway encroachment permit from the Department of Public Works. The Mayor shall post notice at the site indicating when the road closure is pursuant to the authority granted herein.

(s)To serve on the Hybrid Guam Land Use Commission as “Municipal Commissioners” pursuant to 21 GCA § 60401. CH. 40 MAYORS OF GUAM

(t)Solicit veteran status (if any) of constituents applying for a verification of residency and offer the option of listing veteran status on the verification of residency form, upon presentation of a DD214 form.

(1)Constituents may provide a copy of their DD214 form or other proof of veteran status as a qualifying document.

(2)With the documented consent of the party of interest, Mayors shall transmit a copy of the DD214 form or other proof of veteran status to the Office of Veteran Affairs no later than thirty

(30)days after residency verification for the purpose of updating the Guam Veterans Registry and connecting veterans to available services.

(3)If constituent is unable to provide a DD214 form or other proof of veteran status, Mayors shall indicate on constituent’s verification form that qualifying documents were not provided.

(4)With the documented consent of the party of interest, Mayor shall transmit a copy of the Mayor’s Verification to the Office of Veteran Affairs. Transmission of forms may be made by electronic means over a secured network as prescribed by the Office of Technology and the Office of Veterans Affairs.

(5)The Office of Veteran Affairs shall have the authority to adopt regulations to implement and administer the provisions of this Subsection.