COMMITTEE REPORT ON. BILL NO (COR) (F.F. BLAS, JR.) As substituted by the Committee

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1 Senator Thomas C. Ada CHAIRMAN- Committee on Utilities, Transportation, Public Works, and Veterans Affairs 30th Guam Legislature I Mina' Trenta Na Liheslaturan Guahan December 15, 2009 The Honorable Judith T. Won Pat, Ed.D. Speaker I Mina'Trenta Na Liheslaturan Guahan 155 Hesler Place Hagatfia, Guam VIA: The Honorable Rory J. Respicio /V&-1- Chairperson, Committee on Ruley RE: Committee Report on BiU No (COR) Dear Speaker Won Pat: Transmitted herewith is the Committee Report on Bill No (COR)- "An act to amend Section of Chapter 67, oftitle 10 ofthe Guam Code Annotated relative to allowing greater participation of veteran service organizations in the Guam Veterans Commission",- sponsored by Senator F. F. Bias, Jr. and referred to the Committee on Utilities, Transportation, Public Works, and Veterans Affairs. Committee votes are as follows: To Pass Not to Pass To Report Out Of Committee To Abstain To Place In Inactive File Si Yu'os Ma'ase 2Lt. ijl_ Thomas C. Ada Ada Plaza Center, Ste Aspinall Avenue Hagatria, Guam Phone: (671) Fax: (671) Tom@SenatorAda.org

2 Senator Thomas C. Ada CHAIRMAN - Committee on Utilities, Transportation, Public Works, and Veterans Affairs 30th Guam Legislature I Mina' Trenta Na Liheslaturan Guahan COMMITTEE REPORT ON BILL NO (COR) (F.F. BLAS, JR.) As substituted by the Committee "An act to amend Section of Chapter 67, of Title 10 of the Guam Code Annotated relative to allowing greater participation of Veteran Service Organizations in the Guam Veterans Commission" Ada Plaza Center, Ste Aspinall Avenue Hagatiia, Guam Phone: (671) Fax: (671) Tom@SenatorAda.org

3 Senator Thomas C. Ada CHAIRMAN - Committee on Utilities, Transportation, Public Works, and Veterans Affairs 3Qth Guam Legislature I Mina' Trenta Na Liheslaturan Guahan December 15, 2009 MEMORANDUM To: From: Subject: All Members Committee on Utilities, Transportation, Public Works, and Veterans Affairs Senator Thomas C. Ada ~ Committee Chairperson Committee Report on Bill No (COR) Transmitted herewith for your consideration is the Committee Report on Bill No (COR) As substituted by the Committee "An act to amend Section ofchapter 67, of Title 10 ofthe Guam Code Annotated relative to allowing greater participation of veteran service organizations in the Guam Veterans Commission," sponsored by Senator F.F. Bias, Jr. This report includes the following: Committee Voting Sheet Committee Report Narrative Copy of Substitute Bill No (COR) Copy of Bill No (COR) Public Hearing Sign-In Sheet Copies of Submitted Testimony & Supporting Documents Copy of COR Referral of Bill No (COR) Notice of Public Hearing Copy of Public Hearing Agenda Please take the appropriate action on the attached voting sheet. Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Si Yu'os Ma'ase Ada Plaza Center, Ste Aspinall Avenue Hagatria, Guam Phone: (671} Fax: (671} Tom@SenatorAda.org

4 Senator Thomas C. Ada CHAIRMAN- Committee on Utilities, Transportation, Public Works, and Veterans Affairs 3Qth Guam Legislature I Mina' Trenta Na Liheslaturan Guahan COMMITTEE VOTING SHEET Substitute Bill No (COR)- F.F. Bias, Jr. An act to amend Section of Chapter 67, of Title 10 of the Guam Code Annotated relative to allowing greater participation of veteran service organizations in the Guam Veterans Commission. Committee Members Senator Thomas C. Ada, Chairman SIGNATURE TO PASS NOT TO TO REPORT TO ABSTAIN TO PLACE PASS OUT OF DUE TO IN COMMITTEE POTENTIAL INACTIVE ONLY CONFLICE FILE ~enator Adolpho B. Palacios, Sr., Vice ~ / ~~ / Chairman /m~ _::J77'\ / ~enator Frank B. Aguon, Jr./ /I ~1W r ~ ~ n/,?/~1 r )~!vice Speaker Benjamin J.P. CYuz' '-...J /"' -., ~enator Tina Rose Mufia-Barnes ~enator Rory J. Respicio Senator James V. Espaldon ~enator Telo Taitague Senator Ray Tenorio Ada Plaza Center, Ste Aspinall Avenue Hagatna, Guam Phone: (671) Fax: (671) Tom@SenatorAda.org

5 COMMITTEE REPORT DIGEST I. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The Committee on Utilities, Transportation, Public Works, and Veterans Affairs fmds that Section of Chapter 67, oftitle 10 ofthe Guam Code Annotated established the Guam Veterans Commission which, as currently written, consists of"one (1) member each from the currently officially chartered Guam chapters of the Recognized Service Organizations as recognized by the U.S. Department ofveterans Affairs." The Committee finds that Guam chartered veterans service organizations desire to participate on the Veterans Commission, which advocates and advances issues facing veterans. However, these organizations are not recognized by the U.S. Veterans Affairs office and therefore are not eligible to be members ofthe Veterans Commission. In order to achieve the greatest participation of veteran service organizations, Section of Chapter 67, oftitle 10 ofthe Guam Code Annotated should be modified to remove the requirement that only U.S. Veterans Affairs Office recognized organizations may be members on the Guam Veterans Commission. The Committee fmds that membership on the Guam Veterans Commission should be open to all Guam Chapters of multi-branch veterans service organizations and a total of four (4) members representing the respective veterans or retirees association for each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, i.e. U.S. Army Retirees (or Veterans) Association, U.S. Air Force Retirees (or Veterans) Association, U.S. Navy Retirees (or Veterans) Association, and USMC Retirees (or Veterans) Associations. In addition, all organizations with members on the Guam Veterans Commission must be duly registered as a non-profit organization with the Guam Department ofrevenue and Taxation in accordance with Title 18 Guam Code Annotated relative to non-profit organizations and shall furnish the Guam Veterans Affairs Office each year a copy of the Non-profit Annual Report filed with the Department of Revenue and Taxation. The Committee finds that the definition of a quorum required modification to address the potential change in the number of members on the Veterans Commission. The Committee has modified the language in the bill to provide flexibility in the event the Veterans Commission membership changes. The Committee further finds that the Veterans Commission enabling act does not provide a clear process on how a new member is added to the Commission. A new section New Membership Process has been added to the bill to clarify the process in which a new member is added to the Veterans Commission.

6 The Committee on Utilities, Transportation, Public Works, and Veterans Affairs, hereby reports out Bill No (COR) As Substituted by the Committee, with the recommendation TO PASS. II. OVERVIEW The Committee on Utilities, Transportation, Public Works, and Veterans Affairs convened a public hearing on December 3, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. in I Liheslatura 's Public Hearing Room. Among the items on the agenda was consideration ofbill No (COR) "An act to amend Section of Chapter 67, oftitle 10 ofthe Guam Code Annotated relative to allowing greater participation of veteran service organizations in the Guam Veterans Commission." sponsored by Senator F.F. Blas, Jr. Public Notice Requirements Notice were disseminated via facsimile and to all senators and all main media broadcasting outlets on November 24 (5-DayNotice) and again on December 1 (48-Hour Notice) of2009. Notice of the hearing was also posted on the Guam Legislature's website. Committee Members present: Senator Thomas C. Ada Senator Adolpho B. Palacios, Sr. Senator Frank B. Aguon, Jr. Senator Tina Rose Muna-Bames Chairman Vice Chairman Member Member The public hearing was Call-to-Order at 9:00a.m. III. SUMMARY OF TESTIMONY & DISCUSSION Testimony submitted by: Bill Cundiff Alan G. VanAken Art Mesa Fred Gofigan Adolph Sgambelluri AAFB Retirees Office Commander, Guam Veterans Commission Guam Chapter, 3rd Marine Division Hawaii Chapter, Disabled American Veterans Administrator, Guam Veterans Affairs Office National Association ofuniformed Services

7 Bill Cundiff Provided oral testimony Mr. Cundiff is in support ofbill and provided a recommendation to include any other entities mandated to provide veteran services. Mr. Cundiff is appointed Director of Andersen Air Force Base Retiree's Office and works for the Wing Commander on retiree Issues. Alan G. Van Aken Provided oral testimony Mr. VanAken is in support ofbil Mr. VanAken is a member ofthe Guam Chapter of the 3rd Marine Division and Chairman of the Guam Veterans Commission. Mr. VanAken stated there were other veteran advocacy organizations not recognized by the Veterans Affairs office that want to participate on the Commission. Mr. VanAken further stated he was in support of Mr. Cundiff's proposed amendment. Art Mesa Provided oral and written testimony Mr. Mesa is in support ofbi Mr. Mesa stated in his written testimony there were several active veterans service organizations not eligible to be members on the Veterans Commission based on current law. Mr. Mesa further stated the amendment is in keeping with the spirit of the late Speaker Antonio Unpingco. Mr. Fred Gofigan Provided written testimony Mr. Gofigan is in support of Bill Mr. Gofigan is the Administrator ofthe Guam Veterans Affairs Office. In his written testimony, Mr. Gofigan stated there were only five (5) veteran organizations that are recognized by the U.S. Veterans Affairs Office which under the current law, is a requirement to be a member on the Guam Veterans Commission. According to Mr. Gofigan, all Guam veteran service organizations should be given equal membership and voting rights on the Guam Veterans Commission. PCol AdolfSgambelluri Provide written testimony PCol Sgambelluri is in support of Bill Mr. Sgambelluri agreed that each organization with a member on the Veterans Commission be registered with the Department ofrevenue and Taxation. Question and Answer Senator Aguon: Asked if Mr. VanAken was the Chairman of the Guam Veterans Commission and ifhe was appointed by the Chief Executive.

8 Mr. Aken: Confirmed that he was the Chairman ofthe Guam Veterans Commission and was duly elected by members of the Guam Veterans Commission, not appointed by the Chief Executive. Senator Aguon: Pledged his support of the bill. Senator Muna-Bames: Asked how many veterans organizations are on Guam and how many would be eligible to participate on the Guam Veterans Commission if the bill were signed into law. Mr. Art Mesa: Responded that there were approximately 15 veteran service organizations and 2 auxiliary organizations. Mr. Mesa noted there were approximately 8 Guam Chapters recognized by the U.S. Veterans Affairs. The bill would allow for 7 additional organizations to participate on the Guam Veterans Commission if the bill were signed into law. Senator Ada: Asked Mr. Cundiffifhis organization was funded and a counterpart to the Guam Veterans Affairs Office. Mr. Bill Cundiff: Responded that his office was not funded and that he was appointed to the Wing Retired Activities Office. Mr. Cundiff stated his office was not the counterpart ofthe Guam Veterans Affairs Office but rather an additional conduit to the Guam Veterans Affairs Office and Guam Veterans Commission. Mr. Cundiff asked ifthere was a Guam website that provides general and benefits information specifically for Guam veterans. Senator Ada: Raised concerns regarding the Guam Veterans Commission quorum established by public law. Currently, a quorum of5 is required. Ifthe Commission expands its membership, the minimum requirement for a quorum should be revisited.

9 ' I MINA'TRENT ANA LIHESLATURAN GU.O HAN 2009 (FIRST) Regular Session 7'} c:.) (~,_;....-" ;;:- Bill No. cpc () ~3 o(c-cjfl) Introduced by: F. F. Blas, JJi T.C.Ada ~ AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION OF CHAPTER 67, OF TITLE 10 OF THE GUAM CODE ANNOTATED RELATIVE TO ALLOWING GREATER PARTICIPATION OF VETERAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE GUAM VETERANS COMMISSION. 1 BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF GUAM: 2 Section 1. Legislative findings and intent. I Liheslaturan Guahan finds that 3 the Guam Veterans Commission is the "voice" of the many veterans that reside on 4 Guam. There are some Veteran Service Organizations that are not recognized by the 5 U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs; however, these Veteran Service Organizations 6 continue to provide support and resources to Guam's veterans and provide and 7 invaluable service. These Veteran Service Organizations deserve to be represented on 8 the Guam Veterans Commission which is tasked to provide veterans and their families 9 infonnation regarding benefits and services to the Guam veteran population. By I 0 allowing all veteran Service Organizations to be represented on the Commission, more 11 Guam veterans and their families will receive information about the services and 12 benefits available to them. 13 Section 2. Section of Chapter 67 of Title 10 of the Guam Code 14 Annotated is hereby amended to read as follows:

10 1 " Guam Veterans Commission. There is hereby established, 2 in the Office of Veterans Affairs, a Guam Veterans Commission which shall 3 consist of one ( 1) member each from the currently officially chartered Guam 4 chapters of the Recognized Veteran Service Organizations.:. recognized by the 5 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The Commander or designee of each 6 Recognized Veteran Service Organization shall be the representative. Every 7 representative shall serve for the tem1 of the Commander, but not more than 8 two (2) years. if the Commander's term exceeds two (2) years, the service 9 organization shall appoint, by Chapter Executive Council vote, a successor to 10 serve during the term of the incumbent Commander. Should a Recognized 11 Veteran Service Organization have more than one ( l) Chapter, then the 12 membership within the Commission shall be rotated among the Commanders of 13 those Chapters, with the order of the rotation decided among those Chapters. 14 Five (5) members shall constitute a quorum. The Commission shall meet 15 quarterly and shall advise the Veterans Affairs Officer regarding matters 16 affecting veterans and eligible claimants regarding Veterans Administration- 17 related issues. The Commission shall provide veterans and their families with 18 the opportunity to air grievances for the purpose of effecting corrective action 19 or change to existing policies that affect delivery of benefits and services to the 20 Guam veteran population. The members of the Commission are volunteers and 21 shall not receive compensation."

11 Bill No (COR) As substituted by the Committee on Utilities. Transportation. Public Works and Veterans Atlairs I MINA'TRENTA NA LIHESLA TURAN GUAHAN 2009 (FIRST) Regular Session Introduced by: F. F. Bias, Jr. T.C. Ada AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION OF CHAPTER 67, OF TITLE 10 OF THE GUAM CODE ANNOTATED RELATIVE TO ALLOWING GREATER PARTICIPATION OF VETERAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE GUAM VETERANS COMMISSION. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF GUAM: Section 1. Legislative findings and intent. I Liheslaturan Guahan fmds that the Guam Veterans Commission is the "voice" of the many veterans that reside on Guam. There are some Veteran Service Organizations that are not recognized by the U.S. Department ofveteran Affairs; however, these Veteran Service Organizations continue to provide support and resources to Guam's veterans and provide and invaluable service. These Veteran Service Organizations deserve to be represented on the Guam Veterans Commission which is tasked to provide veterans and their families' information regarding benefits and services to the Guam veteran population. By allowing all veteran Service Organizations to be represented on the Commission, more Guam veterans and their families will receive information about the services and benefits available to them. I Liheslaturan Guahan fmds that only bona fide veteran organizations should participate in 12 the Guam Veterans Commission activities. As such, members of the commission should at 13 minimum be registered as a nonprofit organization and duly registered with the Department of 14 Revenue and Taxation Section 2. hereby amended to read as follows: Section of Chapter 67 of Title 10 of the Guam Code Annotated is " Guam Veterans Commission. There is hereby established, ih---#le Office of Veterans Affairs, a Guam Veterans Commission which shall consist of~ four ( 4)one (1) members representing the respective a veterans or retirees association for each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, i.e. U.S. Army Retirees (or Veterans) Association, U.S. Air

12 Force Retirees (or Veterans) Association, U.S. Navy Retirees (or Veterans) Association, and USMC Retirees (or Veterans) Associations, and {ll_from the currently officially chartered Guam chapters of multi-service the Recognized Veteran Service Organizations recognized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Organizations to be represented on the Guam Veterans Commission are required to be duly registered as a non-profit corporation with the Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation in accordance with Title 18 of Guam Code Annotated and shall furnish the Guam Veterans Affairs Office each year a copy ofthe Nonprofit Annual Report filed with Department of Revenue and Taxation. The Commander or designee of each Recognized Veteran Service Organization shall be the representative on the Veterans Commission. Every representative shall serve for the term of the Commander, but not more than two (2) years. ffthe Commander's term exceeds two (2) years, the Veteran Service Organization service organization shall appoint, by Chapter Executive Council vote, a successor to serve during the term of the incumbent Commander. Should a Recognized Veteran Service Organization have more than one ( 1) Chapter, then the membership within the Commission shall be rotated among the Commanders of those Chapters, with the order of the rotation decided among those Chapters. A majority (50% plus one) ofthe number off-we W members on the Commission shall constitute a quorum. The Commission shall meet quarterly and shall advise the Veterans Affairs Officer regarding matters affecting veterans and eligible claimants regarding Veterans Administration related issues. The Commission shall provide veterans and their families with the opportunity to air grievances for the purpose of effecting corrective action or change to existing policies that affect delivery of benefits and services to the Guam veteran population. The members of the Commission are volunteers and shall not receive compensation." " New Membership Process. The process for new membership to the Guam Veterans Commission is as follows: 1. The Guam Veterans Affairs Office shall receive new membership request and submit same to the Chairman ofthe Guam Veterans Commission. 2. The Veterans Commission shall review the new membership request and forward its recommendation to I Maga 'lahen Guahan for appropriate action.

13 Committee on Utilities, Transportation, Public Works and Veterans Affairs Public Hearing December 3, :00am I Liheslaturan Guahan, Hagatiia $llf\tij~)i~q~~q;(~$\}- F.F. Bias, Jr./ T.C. Ada An act to amend section of Chapter 67, of title 10 of the Guam Code Annotated relative to allowing greater participation of veteran service orgamzat1ons.. in t h e G uam V eterans C ommission. NAME AGENCY/ ORAL WRITTEN IN NOT IN CONTACT TESTIMONY TESTIMONY (please print) ORGANIZATION FAVOR FAVOR NUMBER _t::f,lt C(..,../,J~f ( 'F,/'./ S&S' <-t~ G 1 AlA-v G.. VAv ~'(c.-v ~c ~ J IYIAi1)1\l A(t ~ y 7>s-?>9 g( ft..,--~ t/\.et?c,.,. Page J of3

14 TESTIMONY ON BILL (COR) SUBMITIED BY Fred Gofigan Administrator, Guam Veterans Affairs Office Good Morning Mr. Chairman and members ofthe Committee, I apologize for not being here to testify on Bill I am attending the 12th Chief Executive Summit of Micronesian. I am working on having Veterans Issues included as one of the priorities for our Chief Executives to address. Thank you for allowing me to testify on Bill I am in support of said Bill. The present Law only allows the Veteran Service Organizations not recognized by Congress to participate in the Veterans Commission. Currently, only those Veterans Service Organizations (American Legions, Military Order ofthe Purple Heart, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Vietnam Veterans of America and Disabled American Veterans) recognized by Congress have the voting power on any issues brought before the Veterans Commission. Senators, all the veterans of these organizations (not recognized by Congress) fought for our freedom and equality; therefore it is only right that they be given equal right. I encourage the passage of Bill Thank you for the opportunity to testify.

15 Of~ce of Senator Tom Ada Mail - Fw: BILL NOO /mai l.google.com/a/senatorada.org/?ui=2&ik=5fe5a85606&view.. Tom Camacho <tcamacho@senatorada.org> Fw: BILL NOO tom@senatorada.org <tom@senatorada.org> Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 6:27PM Reply-To: tom@senatorada. org To: AJay Sunga <ajsunga@senatorada.org>, Tom Camacho <tcamacho@senatorada.org> Original Message From: PCol Adolf SGAMBELLURI To: tom@senatorada.org Subject: Re: BILL NOO Sent: Dec 3, : 12 PM NAUS WOULD NOT OBJECT TO THAT REQUIREMENT. NONETHELESS, THE ORGANIZATION SHOUL;D AT LEAST BE RECOGNIZED AS A REGISTERED ORGANIZATION ON GUAM AND WITH DRT. On 12/2/09, tom@senatorada. QI9. <tom@senatorada. QJ_g> wrote: > Should there be some eligibility criteria, if not recognized by Veterans > Administration at minimum the organization be a registered DRT. > > Original Message > From: PCol Adolf SGAMBELLURI >To: tom > Subject: BILL NOO > Sent: Dec 3, :00 PM > >THIS IS THE INPUT, AN ENDORSEMENT, FROM THE GUAM CHAPTER OF THE >NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES, CONERNING THE PROPOSED >ACT TO AMEND SECTION OF CHAPTER 67, TITLE 10, GCA WHICH IS TO >ALLOW GREATER PARTICIPATION OF VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATION WITHIN >THE GUAM VETERANS COMMISSION. THERE IS NO NEED OR JUSTIFICATION TO > BAN OR RESTRICT OUR BROTHERS IN ARMS FROM PARTICIPATING IN MUTUAL > INTEREST FOR THE BENEIFTS AND RECOGNITION OF U.S. VETERANS AND THEIR >REGISTERED ORGANIZATIONS. >BASICALLY, IT IS TO BE UNDERSTOOD THAT MEMBERSHIP IS BASED UPON >DISCHARGE FROM ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE UNDER OTHER THAN DISHONORABLE >CONDITIONS. > > SINCERELY, > ADOLF P. SGAMBELLURI >PRESIDENT, NAUS, GUAM CHAPTER > > -- > Adolf Sgambelluri > Semper Fidelis > olyman@gmail. > WEBSITE > / / > > I of2 12/4/2009 8:36AM

16 Ofiiice of Senator Tom Ada Mail - Fw: BILL NOO >Sent from my MPULSE BlackBerry powered by GTA! Adolf Sgambelluri Semper Fidelis olyman@gmail. WEBSITE / / Sent from my MPULSE BlackBerry powered by GT A! 2 of2 12/4/2009 8:36AM

17 ORGANIZATION AMERICAN LEGION POST #1 July 17, 1930 VA Recognized ARMY RETIREES ASSOCIATION December 12, 1979 Fleet Reserve Association BR 73 May 1, 1986 VA Recognized FRA UNIT 73 - LADIES AUXILIARY KOREAN WAR VETERANS ASSOCIATION PHILIPPINE SCOUTS & WORLD WAR II VETERANS ASS MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART 2006 VA Recognized Department of Asia Pacific MOPH Ladies Auxilary I National Association tor Uniformed Services SPECIAL FORCES ASSOCIATION THIRD MARINE DIVISION avanaken@ite.net VETERANS OF FORE!GN VVARS HAFA ADAI POST 1509 VA Recognized VFW POST LADIES AUXILIARY VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS HAFA ADAI POST 2917 VA Recognized VFW POST LADIES AUXILIARY VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA #668 AND AUX. 668 VA Recognized Women Veterans of America anisiaterleje@hotmail.com GUAM VETERANS ORGANIZATION ROSTER As of JUNE, 2009 I...UNIAI...I PRES/CDRS NUMBER MAILING ADDRESS Charles Erwin (hq) P 0 Box Commander (hm) Tamuning, Guam Tony Guzman rd St. Ocean Vista President Barrigada, Guam Celine Sanchez Vice-President Marie Luarca Secretary Enrique Losongco PO. BOX FR President HAGA TNA, GUAM 9692 William Wilsey P 0 Box Vice-President GMF Barrigada, Guam Scott Duenas Secretary Joyce Martratt HCR1 BOX President INARAJAN, GUAM Vicente Angoco P 0 Box 1155 Commander Hagatna, Guam Bernard Gines S. Gabgab Court Commander Liguan Terrece Dededo Sr. Center Oededo, Guam Nick Francisco P 0 Box 1529 Commander Hagatna, Guam Chapter 1315 John Taitano Commander chapter 787 Francisco Flores Commander Gimpier 2007 Rick Cruz Commander Sherra Francisco P 0 Box 1529 President Hagatna, Guam Adolf Sgambelluri olyman@gmailcom John Deschamps same as American Legion Vice President Alan VanAken (wk) 119 Meno St. President (cell) Nimitz Hills Estate (hm Piti, Guam Raymond Babauta (hm) Alternate POC A~an "'!"urnar P.O. Box Commander National Service Officer GMF Barrigada, Guam Raymond Baza Alternate POC Connie Flores P 0 BOX GMF President Barrigada, Guam Joaquin Topasna (post) P 0 Box 7384 Commander Agat, Guam Rose Sablan P 0 Box 2691 President Hagatna, Guam James Matanane (H) P 0 Box 152 President (OFC) Hagatna, Guam Dan Mendiola N. GADO LANE Vice-President/ POC SINAJANA, GUAM National Service Officer P 0 Box 7248 Agat, Anisia Terlaje GU Guam State Commander

18 .,. ' '. BUREAU FELIX PEREZ CAMACHO GOVERNOR MICHAEL W. CRUZ, M.D. LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF BUDGET & MANAGEMENT RESEARCH OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Post Office Box 2950, Hagatfia Guam NOV BERTHA M. DUENAS DIRECTOR The Bureau requests that Bill No(s) (COR) be granted a wmver pursuant to Public Law as amended for the following reason(s): The bill is administrative in nature and poses no impact to any government of Guam funds. The bill proposes to amend Section of Chapter 67 of Title 10 GCA relative to allowing greater participation ofveteran Service Organizations in the Guam Veterans Commission. BERTHA M. DUENAS Director r:p,i '(}~ 7 Jo~ RrctE~VtD by the Offic~ator Thorila 1t, Ada

19 COMMITTEE ON RULES I Mina'Trenta na Liheslaturan Guahan 30th Guam Legislature 155 Hesler Place, Hagatiia, Guam tel: (671) fax: (671) roryforguam@gmail.com SENATOR RORYJ. RESPICIO CHAIRPERSON SENATOR Judich P. Guchertz VICE CHAIJlPERSON MAJORITY MEMBERS: Judich T. Won Pat SPEAKER Benjamin J. F. Cruz VICE SPEAKER Tina Rose Muna Barnes LEGISLATIVE SECRETARY Thomas C. Ada SENATOR Frank B. Aguon, Jr. SENATOR Adolpho B. Palacios, Sr. SENATOR Vicente C. Pangdinan SENATOR Matthew R~tor SENATOR October 15, 2009 MEMORANDUM To: From: Subject: Pat Santos Clerk of the Legislature Attorney Therese M. Terlaje Legislative Legal Counsel Senator Judith P. Guthertz, DPA "1-,.f Acting Chairperson, Committee on Rules ( Referral of Bill Nos (COR) and (COR) As Acting Chairperson of the Committee on Rules, I am forwarding my referral of Bill Nos (COR) and (COR). Please ensure that the subject bills are referred, in my name, to the respective committees, as shown on the attachment. I also request that the same be forwarded to all Senators of I Mirza' Trenta Na Liheslaturan Gudhan. Should you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Mendiola or Elaine V. Tajalle at Si Yu'os Ma'iise'! Vl co MINORITY MEMBERS: Frank F. Bias, Jr. SENATOR James V. Espaldon SENATOR (1) Attachment

20 I Min a 'Trenta Na Lihes/aturan Guahan Bill Log Sheet Page 1 ofl Bill No. Sponsor(s) B F. F. Bias, Jr. (COR) B F. B. Aguon, (COR) Jr. Date Date Committee Title Introduced Referred Referred An act to amend Section of 10/14/09 10/15/09 Committee on Chapter 67, of Title 10 of The 10:11 Utilities, Guam Code Annotated relative to a.m. Transportation, allowing greater participation of Public Works, veteran service organizations in the and Veterans Affairs Guam Veterans Commission. An act relative to transferring Lot 10/14/09 10/15/09 Committee on Nos. 20 and 21, of Block 11, Tract 10:27 Appropriations, 268, located in the Municipality of a.m. Taxation, Yona, to the Yona Mayor's Office Banking, Insurance, for the benefit of the residents of Retirement, and the village and the island Land community. Public Date Status Hearing Committee (Date) Date Report Filed

21 Senator Thomas C. Ada CHAIRMAN - Committee on Utilities, Transportation, Public Works, and Veterans Affair 3Qth Guam Legislature I Mina' Trenta Na Liheslaturan Gu.3han November 23, 2009 MEMORANDUM To: From: Subject: All Senators Senator Thomas C. Ada Chairperson, Committee on Utilities, Transportation, Public Works and Veterans Affairs Public Hearing Notice: December 3, 2009 at 9:00am Please be advised that the Committee on Utilities, Transportation, Public Works and Veterans Affairs is holding a public hearing on December 3, 2009 at 9:00am. This meeting will take place in the Public Hearing Room of I Liheslatura. The agenda is as follows: 9:00am Bill No (COR)- J. V. Espaldon/ T. C. Ada/ A. B. Palacios An act to amend Section 9 of Public Law 30-25, relative to the effective date for the implementation of the International Building Code. Bill No (COR)- F. F. Bias, Jr. IT. C. Ada An act amend section of Chapter 67, of Title 10 ofthe Guam Code Annotated relative to allowing greater participation of Veteran Service Organizations in the Guam Veterans Commission. Bill No (COR)- F. B. Aguon, Jr. An act relative to restricting the Guam Waterworks Authority's issuance of estimated billings to its consumers, and placing restrictions on back-billing beyond ninety days, by adding a new and to Article I ofchapter 14, Title 12, Guam Code Annotated; and, to authorize the Guam Waterworks Authority to exercise emergency procurement procedures to immediately procure accurate meters. Copies of these agenda items may be found on the official Guam Legislature website ( Please feel free to contact our office should you have any questions or concerns. Scnscramente, o..o ~~Ada cc: Clerk of the Legislature Sergeant-at-Arms/ Protocol/ AIV MIS Ada Plaza Center, Ste Aspinall Avenue Hagatiia, Guam nt /Co'7-i \ A"'7.r') '=>"Jf"\-1 - [':',...,.. IC7-1 \ A'7'l ')'){)"') Ct"V\'"'il T ,1,;\Can~tl"'\rArl.o:::l 1'"\rn \AI\AI\AI C::on-::1tnrh.rf!.l n1

22 Senator Thomas C. Ada CHAIRMAN - Committee on Utilities, Transportation, Public Works, and Veterans Affain 30th Guam Legislature I Mina' Trenta Na Liheslaturan Guahan November 23, 2009 MEMORANDUM To: From: Subject: All Media Senator Thomas C. Ada Chairperson, Committee on Utilities, Transportation, Public Works and Veterans Affairs Public Hearing Notice: December 3, 2009 at 9:00am Please be advised that the Committee on Utilities, Transportation, Public Works and Veterans Affairs is holding a public hearing on December 3, 2009 at 9:00am. This meeting will take place in the Public Hearing Room off Liheslatura. The agenda is as follows: 9:00am Bill No (COR)- J. V. Espaldon/ T. C. Ada/ A. B. Palacios An act to amend Section 9 of Public Law 30-25, relative to the effective date for the implementation of the International Building Code. Bill No (COR)- F. F. Bias, Jr. IT. C. Ada An act amend section of Chapter 67, oftitle 10 ofthe Guam Code Annotated relative to allowing greater participation of Veteran Service Organizations in the Guam Veterans Commission. Bill No (COR)- F. B. Aguon, Jr. An act relative to restricting the Guam Waterworks Authority's issuance of estimated billings to its consumers, and placing restrictions on back-billing beyond ninety days, by adding a new and to Article I ofchapter 14, Title 12, Guam Code Annotated; and, to authorize the Guam Waterworks Authority to exercise emergency procurement procedures to immediately procure accurate meters. Copies ofthese agenda items may be found on the official Guam Legislature website ( Please feel free to contact our office should you have any questions or concerns. cc: Clerk of the Legislature Sergeant-at-Arms/ Protocol/ A/V MIS Ada Plaza Center, Ste Aspinall Avenue Hagatna, Guam Dh..-.nn /&::.71 \ A7~- ~~()1 t::'c.v /&::.71 \ A7~- ~'<()~ t::'rn<:>il Tnmti'Y\C::on<:>tnrll.rl<:~ nrn \A/\Af\AI C::on<:~tnrll.rl<:~ nrr

23 ~~,. Nicole Santos Public Hearing - 1st Notice - December 3, 2009 Nicole Santos <nsantos@senatorada.org> Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 10:07 AM To: news@k57.com, editor@mvguam.com, ksto@ite.net, sabrina@kuam.com, nick.delgado@kuam.com, nick@kuam.com, kevin@spbguam.com, jac perry <jac.cherry@gmail.com> Hafa adai, Please find attached PDF regarding Public Hearing for , , and on December 3, Should you have questions and/or difficulty opening the file please feel free to contact our office at Best regards, Nicole _, Public Hearing- Dec 3- All Media.pdf c K

24 ,' <'' Nicole Santos Public Hearing - 1st Notice - December 3, 2009 Nicole Santos <nsantos@senatorada.org> To: news@guampdn.com, gdumat-ol@guampdn.com Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 10:08 AM Hafa adai, Please find attached PDF regarding Public Hearing for , , and on December 3, We kindly request that you place this information in your Governmental Notices Section. Should you have questions and/or difficulty opening the file please feel free to contact our office at Best regards, Nicole """) Public Hearing- Dec 3- All Media.pdf _.:J 1 OSK

25 i.. Nicole Santos CALENDAR: 12/3, Public Hearing ~--~--- Nicole Santos Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 10:06 AM To: "Adolpho B. Palacios" Ben Pangelinan "Edward J.B. Calvo" "Frank B. Aguon, Jr." "Frank F. Bias, Jr." Jimmy Espaldon Judi Won Pat Matt Rector Ray Tenorio "Rory J. Respicio" Telo Taitague Tina Muna Barnes Tom Ada Cc: Pat Santos "Yong, Pak" rob. roberto. bill phillips Derick Hills Elaine Tajalle Frank Torres Fred Burgos Gina Tabonares Jay Sunga Jose Cruz Joy Unpingco Lisa Cipollone Mary Lou Wheeler Mike Lidia Nicole Santos Tom Camacho Phillip Leon Guerrero Ron Taitague Tony Quitugua Daniel Perez Dorothy Cruz Elvy Mew Flo Terlaje Maria Nieves Materne Martha Cruz Mike Carlson Rennae Perez Therese Terlaje Hafa adai Senators, Please find attached PDF regarding Public Hearing for B243-30, B260-30, and B on December 3, Should you have questions and/or difficulty opening the file please feel free to contact our office at Nicole

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27 l,,, Nicole Santos Public Hearing - 1st Notice - December 3, 2009 Nicole Santos <nsantos@senatorada.org> Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 10:35 AM To: gca@teleg uam. net, Ia rry. perez@gmail. com, plsantos@guam-peals. org, dleddy@guamchamber. com. gu, chairman@guamchambercom.gu, david.peredo@gfd.guam.gov, arch@traguam.com, vsablan@traguam.com, gk2main@gk2guam.com, fred.gofigan@gvao.guam.gov, alegionguam@yahoo.com, avanaken@ite.net, leno@guamwaterworks.org, gdcmgr@ite.net, law@guamattorneygeneral.com Hafa adai, Please find attached PDF regarding Public Hearing for , , and on December 3, Should you have questions and/or difficulty opening the file please feel free to contact our office at Best regards, Nicole -; Public Hearing Notice- Dec 3- Stakeholders.pdf _j 141K

28 IMina' trenta Na Lihes/aturan Guahan The 30th Guam Legislature Facsimile 155 Hesler Place Hagatna, Guam Office (671) Fax (671} Senator Thomas C. Ada Date: November 24, 2009 No. of Pages: 2 (including coversheet) Attn: From: Re: Director/ Administrator/President/Chairperson! All Stakeholders The Office of Senator Thomas C. Ada Public Hearing- 1st Notice- December 3, , and Note: Should there be a problem with the transmittal of this fax please contact our office at

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30 \A/ot~kcentre 7232 Brc adca.st Report D21 te T 1 rne: 1 1..::::..+ 2C C 9; I'-' S5AM F'a ;Je: l (Last F'a9e) L0(::.2:1 I flarne Senator Thomas C. Ada CHAIRMAN Committee on Utilities, Transportation, Public Wor1<s, and Veterans Affairs 30~~'~ Guam Legislature I Mina' Trenta Na Uhestaturan G~han November 23, 2009 MEMORANDUM To; From; Subject: All Media Sen.atetr Thomas C. Ada Chairperson, Committee on Utilities, Transportation, Public Works and Veterans Affairs Public Hraring Notice: D«embu 3, 2009 at 9:00am Please be advised that the Committee on Utilltks.. TransportatiOn, Public Works and Veterans Affairs is holding~ public hearing on December 3, 2009 at 9:00am, This meedn~ will take place in the Public Hearing Room of 1 Uhe.~fatura, Tile agenda is as follows: 2&ll.!!!!l Bill No (COR)- J. V. Espnldon/T. C. Ada! A. B. Palado5 An act to amend Section 9 of Public Law 30 25, relative w the effective date for the implementation of the lntcmalional Building. Code. Bill No.l60.31} {COR)- F. F. Bias, Jr. IT. C. Ada An act amend 5ection ofchapter67, of Title 10 of the Guam Code Annotated relati\'e to allowing greater pnrticipatiol' of Veteran Service Organizations in the Guam Vetc:rnns Commission. Bill No.l65-39 {COR)- F. B. Aguon, Jr. An act relative to restricting the Guam WatenNorks Authority's issuance of estimated billings to its consumers, and placing restrictions on Nck-biHing beyond ninety days, by adding: a new and to Article 1 of Chapter 14. Title 12. Guam Code Annolo.ted; and. to authorize the Guam Waterworks Authority to exercise emer~ocy procurement procedures to immediately procure accurate meter!. Copies of these agenda items way be found on the official Guam Lciislawre web~ite ( Please feel free to contact our office ShO\lld you have any questions or X:c- OJJ Thomas C. Ado Clerk of the LegNature Scrgcam at~anns/ Prolocoll AN MIS Ada Plaza Center, Ste '73 AspiMU Avenue Ha~lr'W, Guam Phone: (671} Fax: (671) 473~ Tom@SeoatorAda.org 'N"MV.SermtorAda.org r\,.1 = cl e '.;:-tatus I Jev1:0: 1 ~ S..2 t -'= tereo..t I = :::. ~ F,3 c 1 f ' = I Jews (:._en t r- I ~- 'I,D.M 162 ::.2AM 1 -, s I I -...:4 ; I - :,._.j.. --:-',-2.f'Vl ::><.:, c BC I : 4 SAM ECf\11 e.c I :;:.()AM _:;:(r S ~' ECt.JI e. c: I : I.: ~.?AM l5s I.: : 54 AM ;;, (;. 0 8C c G2 BC BC SG'3 BC CF CF CP cr-.: CF cr-: te F:ese1.c1 F-- o 1 1 1,-,9 '::: A 2-en :l D..9a :; e n :l t C 1\J! a 1 I f: F: e 1 a, ::. 1 c a cl : as t En ;Jaged S US: r- = dd :: as t I a :::.en.:l MUtO ~ en :l MP : M u 1 t 1 F' o n ;J Fa Fo1-wa rd er-rn1natecl :::.e r \' 1 c e 1 etecl

31 Senator Thomas C. Ada CHAIRMAN - Committee on Utilities, Transportation, Public Works, and Veterans Affair: 3Qth Guam Legislature I Mina' Trenta Na Liheslaturan Guahan December I, 2009 MEMORANDUM To: From: Subject: All Senators Senator Thomas C. Ada Chairperson, Committee on Utilities, Transportation, Public Works and Veterans Affairs Public Hearing Notice: December 3, 2009 at 9:00am Please be advised that the Committee on Utilities, Transportation, Public Works and Veterans Affairs is holding a public hearing on December 3, 2009 at 9:00am. This meeting will take place in the Public Hearing Room of I Liheslatura. The agenda is as follows: 9:00am Bill No (COR)- J. V. Espaldon/ T. C. Ada! A. B. Palacios An act to amend Section 9 of Public Law 30-25, relative to the effective date for the implementation of the International Building Code. Bill No (COR)- F. F. Bias, Jr. IT. C. Ada An act amend section of Chapter 67, oftitle 10 of the Guam Code Annotated relative to allowing greater participation of Veteran Service Organizations in the Guam Veterans Commission. Bill No (COR)- F. B. Aguon, Jr. An act relative to restricting the Guam Waterworks Authority's issuance of estimated billings to its consumers, and placing restrictions on back-billing beyond ninety days, by adding a new and I to Article 1 of Chapter 14, Title 12, Guam Code Annotated; and, to authorize the Guam Waterworks Authority to exercise emergency procurement procedures to immediately procure accurate meters. Copies of these agenda items may be found on the ofticial Guam Legislature website ( Please feel free to contact our office should you have any questions or concerns. Senseramente, d-(!_ c ClJ Thomas C. Ada cc: Clerk of the Legislature Sergeant-at-Arms/ Protocol/ AIV MIS Ada Plaza Center, Ste Aspina11Avenue Hagatna, Guam 96910

32 Senator Thomas C. Ada CHAIRMAN - Committee on Utilities, Transportation, Public Works, and Veterans Affair 3Qth Guam Legislature I Mina' Trenta Na Liheslaturan Guahan December I, 2009 MEMORANDUM To: From: Subject: All Media Senator Thomas C. Ada Chairperson, Committee on Utilities, Transportation, Public Works and Veterans Affairs Public Hearing Notice: December 3, 2009 at 9:00am Please be advised that the Committee on Utilities, Transportation, Public Works and Veterans Affairs is holding a public hearing on December 3, 2009 at 9:00 am. This meeting will take place in the Public Hearing Room of I Liheslatura. The agenda is as follows: 9:00am Bill No (COR)- J. V. Espaldon/ T. C. Ada/ A. B. Palacios An act to amend Section 9 of Public Law 30-25, relative to the effective date for the implementation of the International Building Code. Bill No (COR)- F. F. Bias, Jr. IT. C. Ada An act amend section of Chapter 67, oftitle 10 of the Guam Code Annotated relative to allowing greater participation of Veteran Service Organizations in the Guam Veterans Commission. Bill No (COR)- F. B. Aguon, Jr. An act relative to restricting the Guam Waterworks Authority's issuance of estimated billings to its consumers, and placing restrictions on back-billing beyond ninety days, by adding a new and to Article I ofchapter 14, Title 12, Guam Code Annotated; and, to authorize the Guam Waterworks Authority to exercise emergency procurement procedures to immediately procure accurate meters. Copies of these agenda items may be found on the official Guam Legislature website ( Please feel free to contact our office should you have any questions or concerns. Senseramente, ~.~AdpJ cc: Clerk ofthe Legislature Sergeant-at-Arms/ Protocol! AN MIS Ada Plaza Center, Ste Aspinall Avenue Hagatna, Guam ru......_. /1':!-'7-1 \ A7') 00(\-1 - t::'-u /C!7-1 \ A7"'J ")")()') C'r vv... il Tru r'ii;;:;"\c:nn~+l"'\r/\rf.-:::t. f"\r"l"l. \A/\A/\AI C!an-::lt/"\rh.r-1-:t 1""\1

33 Senator Thomas C. Ada CHAIRMAN - Committee on Utilities, Transportation, Public Works, and Veterans Affain 3Qth Guam Legislature I Mina' Trenta Na Liheslaturan Guahan PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE December 3, 2009 at 9:00am Public Hearing Room, I Liheslaturan Guahdn Please be advised that the Committee on Utilities, Transportation, Public Works and Veterans Affairs is holding a public hearing on December 3, 2009 at 9:00am. This meeting will take place in the Public Hearing Room of I Liheslatura. The agenda is as follows: 9:00am Bill No (COR)- J. V. Espaldon/ T. C. Ada! A. B. Palacios An act to amend Section 9 of Public Law 30-25, relative to the effective date for the implementation of the International Building Code. Bill No (COR)- F. F. Bias, Jr. IT. C. Ada An act amend section of Chapter 67, oftitle 10 ofthe Guam Code Annotated relative to allowing greater participation of Veteran Service Organizations in the Guam Veterans Commission. Bill No (COR)- F. B. Aguon, Jr. An act relative to restricting the Guam Waterworks Authority's issuance of estimated billings to its consumers, and placing restrictions on back-billing beyond ninety days, by adding a new and to Article I of Chapter 14, Title 12, Guam Code Annotated; and, to authorize the Guam Waterworks Authority to exercise emergency procurement procedures to immediately procure accurate meters. The Committee will continue to accept written or electronic testimonies until Spm, December 18, 2009; please address these testimonies to Senator Thomas C. Ada, Chairperson, Committee on Utilities, Transportation, Public Works, and Veterans Affairs. Your participation is appreciated. Copies of these agenda items may be found on the official Guam Legislature website ( Please feel free to contact our office should you have any questions or concerns. Ada Plaza Center, Ste Aspinall Avenue Hagatna, Guam 96910,,..,_,A'" A...,."'...,1"\.A.A r-~... lf"''7a\ AT-') J")l"} \..., _ r-...-:r. T-_...r-\c ArJ"",.,.,.,.,.. tatunu Cnn'""lfnrArlr:~ nr

34 . ~,-,,,,' / l.l,ll! /,. Jay Sunga <ajsunga@senatorada.org> 2nd public hearing notice Jay Sunga <ajsunga@senatorada.org> Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 11:29 AM To: news@k57.com, news@guampdn.com, jac perry <jac.cherry@gmail.com>, zita@mvguam.com Hafa adai, Please see the attached memo for the public hearing notice for December 3, ; All Media_2nd Notice.pdf _j 363K

35 Jay Sunga CALENDAR: 12/3, Public Hearing Jay Sunga Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 9:55 AM To: "Adolpha B. Palacios" Ben Pangelinan "Edward J.B. Calvo" "Frank B. Aguon, Jr." "Frank F. Bias, Jr." Jimmy Espaldon Judi Won Pat Matt Rector Ray Tenorio "Rory J. Respicio" Tela Taitague Tina Muna Barnes Tom Ada Pat Santos org>, "Yang, Pak" bill phillips Derick Hills Elaine Tajalle Frank Torres Fred Burgos Gina Tabonares Jose Cruz Joy Unpingco Lisa Cipollone Mary Lou Wheeler Mike Lidia Tom Camacho Phillip Leon Guerrero Ron Taitague Tony Quitugua Daniel Perez Dorothy Cruz Elvy Mew Flo Terlaje Maria Nieves Materne Martha Cruz Mike Carlson Rennae Perez Therese Terlaje Hafa adai Senators. Please find attached PDF regarding Publ1c Heanng for , , and B on December 3, Should you have questions and/or difficulty open1ng the file, please feel free to contact our office at Jay

36 7:Senator Thomas C. Ada C ~IRMAtf?~i~eonlUtilities, Transportation, Public Works, and Veterans Affairs 3Qth ture I Mina' Trenta Na Liheslatw:a Iii.:: ') 1, 2oo8, 1.:; : osatv1 F a9 e : 1 (L.as t" Pa-;Je) ' _:, E f l~. TOR r HOMP..S ADA- Senator Thomas C. Ada CHAIRMAN -Committee on Utilities. Transportation, Public Worl<s, and Veterans Affairs 30" Guam Legislature I Mlna' Trenla Na LihesiatUn.n Gu<lhan December l, 2009 MEMORANDUM To; From: Subject All Media Senator Thomas C. Ada Chalrpenon. Com mince on Utilities, Transpott~cion, Public Worio:.s- and Veterans Affairs Publi~ Ht:arin~ Notice: De«mbcr 3, 2009 at 9:00am Please be advised that the Com minec on Utllitlcs, Transportation. Public Works and Veterans AffOlirs is holding~ public hearing on December ar 9:00am. This mectina will take place in the Public He11ring Room of I Lihe.,latm a.. The agenda is as follows: l!.i.!!9.a.!n Blll No. 24J-30 (COR) - J. V. Espaldon/ T. C. Alful A. B. Palacios An 1ct to amend Section 9 of Public Law J().25, rel:t.tive to the effective date for the im ptemcnuuion of the lntemalional Building Code. Bill Nn (COR)- F. F. Bias, Jr. IT. C. Ada An act amend section of Chapter 67, of Title 10 or the Guam Code Annotated rel ative to al lowing greater participation of Veteran Service Org:~n i :z:ations in the Guum Veterans Commission. Bill No. 26~-30 (COR)- F. B.. llq:;uon, Jr. An act relati ve to restricting tm Quam W3terworlts Authority 's issuance of estimated billings to it ~ coosumel'5, and pl&dng rulrictions on back-billing beyond ninety days. by adding a new nnd to Anlcle I of Chapter 14, Tide ll. Guam Code Annotnted; and, to author!?.c the Guam Water.vorks Authority to exercise emergency procu~ment procedures (0 Immediately procure accurate meters. Copies of these agenda items may be found on the offfc.!al Guam Lcaislature websit.:! ( le~islature.com). PleJUe feel free to contact our office should you hav-e any questions or cc: Clerk ofthi! Legislature Sergeant-At-Arms/ Protocol/ NV MIS Ada PtllUl Center, St AsplnaU Avenue ~ HaQilib'ia, Guam Phone: (671) Fax: {671) A Ernat!: Tom@SenatorAda.org S ta r ~ t T 1 rn ~ Mo.::t e Stat u s l..:.:.-+.:? f:: I.. J ;:.::.. M --..: 1.:..:...J..;: F- a :, f Da 1 1 l lew s. 3 1~4 :: f=..:::-~.: f" :! l e w:: C e r. tr <! 1 ~-! 3 Mar, ~ nc.s \i b r t.;.t t_:. I.:.: -+ ::.: I<-!:: t e tr e : t: 1..:. -+ :: H 1 t Pa :1, _ l::. -I..:: V. - f.:,-:' 1 ::.,.:.. 1;.:-M 1 0:.' : O.:..: A M I : : :?..U. M I (. : C ~ J.'o.M I r:, s 3.::: s 1 Ss I" s -::-_. G 3 BC E CM BC: ';<:;?.,,(:.::.G -".,.c E CM 8 C SG :~ 8C ~.( :::,..:: E-C CP (::::F CP CF" CP CP CP r.. r.:. e: RE hes>?t't ( l P <J F"co l J,ng S J...>. ~, en d A:;1a,-, ha8: F-<E-: El t : :;e n d t : tv1a 1 t I:>C. F; e a -_ e. r = a :I : a s t E n: ;.~ a :;J-=.::1 b ;: F> S: B r" :.acl.: a st Re I a. c,;en ci A u t o Set-.d 1\;1 u I t r F-= : J 1 r n 9 Bo :.;. Fa F :: tr Nat- d T e r r,, 1 n a t e d R V : F..;.em o te S e t~- ce C F': Co n. p I -e ted Ada Plaza Center, Ste Aspinall Avenue Hagatiia, Guam ' "'''"'~' A'7'l 'l'lf'\~ _ r=~-- /1:!71\ A7'l 'l'l()'l. C:: ,il T,...,...-.fri'l<::an<:>t,...,dl.rl<:> 1"\1"1"1 \AI\AI\A/ ~on<:ltf'\r"ari<=l nr.

37 J ~... vv GUAM INTERNATIONAL COUNTRY CUJ8 off Marine Corps Drive, Battulo Street, Dededo, HOniNE: or (WINN) ;S We accept: cash~ ~ - ;\ill ent or program wrthout prior notice. io-go! GUAM INTERNATIONAL COUNTRY CLUB GOVERNMENT MEETINGS Today A.B. Won Pat Guam International Airport Authority: Board of directors regular meeting 3 p.m., Terminal Conference Room 3, Tamuning. Agenda copies available. Parking available in public parking lot. For special accommodations, call Emergency Medical Services Commission: Rescheduled special meeting noon-2 p.m., Guam Memorial Hospital Authority cafeteria conference room, Tamuning. For special accommodations, call Vikki Quintanilla, Guam Community College Board of Trustees: Meeting 6 p.m., president's conference room, building 2000, student services and administration building. For special accommodations, call Mayors Council of Guam: Regular meeting 10 a.m., council's conference room, J&G Commercial Center, Suite 111 F, Hagatna. Call Elaine Schaaf or Tomorrow Civil Service Commission: Board meeting 5:30 p.m., seventh floor conference room, ltc Building, Tamuning. Motion hearings: Gerard L. Cabana vs. A.B. Won Pat Guam International Airport Authority, Julietta Quinene vs. Guam Memorial Hospital, Sharon L. Castro vs. Guam Public School System, Terry Huber vs. GPSS; bills and laws relating to CSC. For special accommodations, call Bianca at /7 ortdd Committee on Utilities, Transportation, Public Works and Veterans Affairs: Public hearing 9 a.m., Legislature's public hearing room, Hagatna. Bill, , relative to effective date for implementation of International Building Code; Bill , allowing greater participation of veterans service organizations in the Guam Veterans Commission; Bill , restricting Guam Waterworks Authority's issuance of estimated billings to its consumers and placing restrictions on backbilling beyond 90 days, and to authority GWA to exercise emergency procurement procedures to immediately procure accurate meters. Visit Guam Memorial Hospital Authority Board of Trustees: Regular meeting 6 p.m., GMHA board room, first floor, C Wing, Tamuning. Executive session prior to meeting. For special accommodations. call Toni Villavicencio, /2418. University of Guam Board of Trustees: Regular meeting noon, president's office conference room, second floor, Jesus and Eugenia Leon Guerrero School of Business and Public Administration building. For special accommodations, call Elaine Facullo-Gogue, or 1TY Dec.4 Guam Board of Registration for Professional Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors: Regular meeting 2 p.m.. board conference room, upper Tumon. For special accommodations, call /15. Guam Environmental Protection Agency: Public meeting to hear comments on Sept. 21 letter and Oct. 26 written statement of issues setting forth objections and comments of Guam Resource Recovery Partners on pending Layon solid waste municipal landfill facility permit, 2 p.m., GEPA conference room, Mariner Ave., Tiyan. For special accommodations, call /1658. University of Guam Board of Regents: Fiscal2011 budget pre-retreat meeting 11 a.m., Meskla Restaurant's meeting room, Hagatna. Theme of accommodating rapid growth; HR capacity for growth; and review of related policy issues. For special accommodations, call Elaine Faculo-Gogue, or TDD '"'» ~ - ~ ~ c;; ~ ~ I'> ~ ~ 0... ::;l (!) (fl :.< Ci (!) n (!) 3 o- (!)..., N N () Ul c Q 3 i. :::s ft ;r ~ - ~ -!E" ~ ~ 0... ::;l (!) (fl Q_ 0 "::< 0 (!) n (!) 3 o- (!)..., N N 0 0 '~ ~ c Q 3 "D '2.. ~... ' l

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