Terms Used In 12 Guam Code Ann. § 82107

  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
The General Manager of the Guam Power Authority shall serve ex officio as the General Manager of the Authority, and shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Authority. The General Manager of the Authority shall be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Authority.

The Chief Financial Officer of the Guam Power Authority shall serve ex officio as the Chief Financial Officer of the Authority. The Chief Financial Officer of the Authority shall have full charge and control of the fiscal, business and accounting operations of the Authority, subject to the supervision of the Board.

The Secretary of the Guam Power Authority shall serve ex officio as the Secretary of the Authority, and be appointed by the Board. The Secretary shall have charge of all records and minutes of the Board.

The Chief Financial Officer of the Guam Power Authority shall serve ex officio as the Treasurer of the Authority. The Treasurer shall have custody of all moneys of the Authority and shall pay out such money only in accordance with the direction of the Board or as provided in connection with any indebtedness incurred pursuant to Article 2 of this Chapter.

The attorney of the Guam Power Authority shall serve ex officio as the attorney of the Authority. The attorney shall advise the Board and the General Manager on all legal matters to which the Authority is a party or in which the Authority is legally interested, and may represent the Authority in connection with legal matters before I Liheslatura (the Legislature), boards, and other agencies of the government of Guam. The Attorney General shall represent the Authority in litigation concerning the affairs of the Authority, provided, that he may delegate this duty to the attorney of the Authority, with respect to such litigation.