Dibision Inaligao, Tinige’, Yan Fina’na’gue Board of

Advisors.

(a)Composition. There is within the Corporation a Dibision Inaligao, Tinige’, Yan Fina’na’gue Board of Advisors. The Dibision Inaligao, Tinige’, Yan Fina’na’gue Board of Advisors shall consist of five

(5)members appointed by I Maga’lahen Guåhan, with the advice and consent of I Liheslaturan Guåhan, one

(1)of whom may be a Saina representative, and one

(1)of whom may be a Manhoben representative.

(b)Term. Members of Dibision Inaligao, Tinige’, Yan Fina’na’gue Board of Advisors shall serve a term of four

(4)years, commencing with the date of appointment and until their successors are appointed and qualified. When a vacancy occurs, it shall be filled by appointment of I Maga’lahen Guåhan for the remainder of the vacating member’s term, with the advice and consent of I Liheslaturan Guåhan. Members serve at the pleasure of I Maga’lahen Guåhan and work directly with the Board of Trustees.

(c)Qualifications. Members of the Dibision Inaligao, Tinige’, Yan Fina’na’gue Advisory Board shall be residents of Guam, must be demonstrated speakers or writers of the Chamorro language, or knowledgeable in research and publications.

(d)Meetings. The Dibision Inaligao, Tinige’, Yan Fina’na’gue Board of Advisors shall meet in regular session at least once a month and in special session as the Chairperson may deem necessary. The Chairperson shall be counted for a quorum. Three

(3)members shall constitute a quorum, and three

(3)affirmative votes are required for the transaction of all business. All meetings of the Dibision Inaligao, Tinige’, Yan Fina’na’gue Advisory Board shall be open to the public as provided by law.

(e)Officers.

(1)The Dibision Inaligao, Tinige’, Yan Fina’na’gue Advisory Board shall annually elect from among its members a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.

(2)The Chairperson of the Dibision Inaligao, Tinige’, Yan Fina’na’gue Advisory Board shall preside at all meetings, act as COL222017 CH. 87 DIPATTAMENTON I KAOHAO GUINAHAN CHAMORRO (DEPARTMENT OF CHAMORRO AFFAIRS) spokesperson and perform other duties as the Dibision Inaligao, Tinige’, Yan Fina’na’gue Advisory Board shall direct.

(3)The Vice-Chairperson shall succeed to the duties of the Chairperson in the absence or inability of the Chairperson.

(4)From among its members, the Dibision Inaligao, Tinige’, Yan Fina’na’gue Advisory Board may select a secretary and any other officers, which the Advisory Board may deem necessary, to serve on an annual basis.

(f)Compensation. Each member shall receive Fifty Dollars ($50.00) for attendance at any meeting of the Dibision Inaligao, Tinige’, Yan Fina’na’gue Advisory Board, but this stipend shall not apply to more than two

(2)meetings in any one

(1)calendar month. No member shall receive any other compensation, but shall be reimbursed for actual travel, subsistence and out of pocket expenses incurred in the discharge of responsibilities, including authorized attendance at meetings held offIsland, subject to the prior approval of the Dibision Inaligao, Tinige’, Yan Fina’na’gue Advisory Board.

(g)Definitions. As used in this Article, unless otherwise indicated:

(1)Inaligao, Tinige’ Yan Fina’na’gue’ means the Dibision Inaligao, Tinige’, Yan Fina’na’gue’ or Research, Publications and Training Division;

(2)Atmenestradot/dora Inaligao, Tinige’ Yan Fina’na’gue’ means the person employed by the Trustees and directed to supervise the administration of the Dibision Inaligao, Tinige’ Yan Fina’na’gue’.

(h)Purpose. The purpose of the Inaligao, Tinige’ Yan Fina’na’gue’ is to develop articulated curriculum and course text for mandated courses in Guam’s schools and institutions of higher learning related to Guam’s history, language and culture. The Inaligao, Tinige’ Yan Fina’na’gue’ shall conduct research, publish, and produce multi-media and print materials relating to the Chamorro heritage. Inaligao, Tinige’ Yan Fina’na’gue’ shall provide training to promote increased understanding of Chamorro Heritage.