Selection of Justices or Judges

Whenever a permanent vacancy shall occur in the office of the Chief Justice or of an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, or whenever a vacancy shall occur in the office of the Presiding Judge or of a Judge of the Superior Court, I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi, unless there has been a declaration made pursuant to § 4101(c) of this Title, shall fill such vacancy by appointing a person possessing the qualifications for such office. The Council and the Guam Bar Association may each submit to I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi a list of qualified nominees for his or her consideration. In evaluating the nominees, I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi, the Council, and the Guam Bar Association shall consider their character, reputation in the community, experience in the practice of law, and, to the extent that such matters are discernible, whether the nominees possess “judicial temperament.”