Ethics commission could get more autonomy to conduct investigations
By Joe Taitano II
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In an effort to prevent outside influence on ethics investigations, the Guam Ethics Commission could get increased authority over its budget and exemptions from certain fiscal controls through a last minute amendment made during Tuesday s session.
Sen. Joe San Agustin produced a series of amendments to Bill 85, reaffirming the independence of the Commission, that were passed on the legislature floor.
Bill 85, introduced by San Agustin, explicitly states that the Ethics Commission will be an independent and autonomous body. It also requires the appointment of an executive director for the commission, and outlines responsibilities for the director such as ensuring that investigations and hearings on ethics violations are conducted, and hiring and dismissing staff.
Tax exemptions, livestream of GovGuam meetings on session agenda
By Joe Taitano II
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Measures to permanently expand business privilege tax exemptions for certain small businesses, increase public access to government of Guam meetings and decisions, increase the threshold of the total cost of purchasing a home on Guam and other measures will be up for debate during Monday s legislative session.
Members of the 36th Guam Legislature will discuss the following bills:
Bill 74 would permanently increase the gross threshold for limited business privilege tax exemptions from the first $100,000 earned per year to the first $250,000 earned per year by certain small businesses;
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