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Governor Camacho Signs Twelve Bills Into Law |
February 9, 2010 Governor Felix P. Camacho signed 12 bills into law, including Bill No. 300-30, now Public Law 30-90, which extends the timeline for the Port Authority of Guam’s Board of Directors to award a performance management contract pursuant to PL 29-23. According to PL 29-23, the board can enter into a public-private partnership through a performance management contract for the management, operation, and maintenance of cargo handling equipment and other aspects of port operations. The new timeline extension, from 150 to 220 days, takes into account the approval needed from the Public Utilities Commission, and the Office of the Attorney General’s oversight of and advisement in the process of awarding the contract. Governor Camacho also enacted the following Public Laws: Bill No. 125-30, now P.L. 30-81: AN ACT TO ADD NEW §§ 7111 AND 7112 TO CHAPTER 7, TITLE 2, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO THE CREATION OF QUALIFICATIONS TO BE NOMINATED FOR AND THE AWARDING OF THE “EXCELLENCE IN YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD.” Bill No. 182-30, now P.L. 30-82: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 6 OF PUBLIC LAW 21-14, ENACTED ON APRIL 20, 1991 WHICH IDENTIFIED LOT NO. 513, MERIZO, TO REFLECT THE NEW DESIGNATED LOT NO. 528-2, MUNICIPALITY OF MERIZO. Bill No. 189-30, now P.L. 30-83: AN ACT TO CREATE THE 12TH FESTIVAL OF PACIFIC ARTS COORDINATING COMMITTEE. Bill No. 243-30, now P.L. 30-84: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 9 OF PUBLIC LAW 30-25, RELATIVE TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE; AND TO ADD A NEW SECTION 11 TO PUBLIC LAW 30-25, RELATIVE TO THE ADOPTION OF THE CODES REFERENCED IN THE IBC. Bill No. 254-30, now P.L. 30-85: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 2 OF PUBLIC LAW 30-42, RELATIVE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION ASSISTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WITH THEIR FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES FUNCTIONS IN AN EFFORT TO IMPROVE THEIR EFFICIENCY, EFFECTIVENESS, AND ACCOUNTABILITY. Bill No. 260-30, now P.L. 30-86: AN ACT TO AMEND §67107 OF CHAPTER 67, TITLE 10, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO ALLOWING GREATER PARTICIPATION OF VETERAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE GUAM VETERANS COMMISSION. Bill No. 264-30, now P.L. 30-87: AN ACT TO AMEND §5007 OF ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE 5, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO THE PROCUREMENT ACTIVITES OF THE GUAM VISITORS BUREAU. Bill No. 279-30, now P.L. 30-88: AND ACT TO ADD A NEW SUBECTION (h) TO §40128 OF CHAPTER 40 OF TITLE 5, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE MUNICIPAL PLANNING COUNCILS. Bill No. 287-30, now P.L. 30-89: AN ACT TO CHANGE THE MEMBERSHIP COMPOSITION OF THE PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COMMISSION, AND TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM QUORUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMMISSION MEETINGS, BY AMENDING §32302(a), AND ADDING A NEW §32302.20 TO ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 32, TITLE 17, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED. Bill No. 308-30, now P.L. 30-91: AN ACT TO AMEND §12106(a) OF CHAPTER 12, TITLE 17, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO AMENDING PETITION SUBMISSION DATES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CHARTER SCHOOLS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2010-2011. Bill No. 152-30, now P.L. 30-92: AN ACT TO REPEAL AND REENACT §68975, AND TO ADD A NEW §68975.1 TO CHAPTER 68, ARTICLE 11, TITLE 21, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO THE FARMERS’ COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF GUAM. Additionally, Governor Camacho vetoed the following: Bill No. 270-30: AN ACT TO AMEND §3401.1 (f) AND (h), ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 16, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO REQUIRING VOLUNTEERS TO DISPLAY THEIR IDENTIFICATION CARD AND TO BE IN PRESCRIBED UNIFORM ATTIRE WHILE ISSUING CITATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMMEDIATE RECOGNITION OF AUTHORITY. “I commend the volunteers of the Guam Police Department’s Community Assisted Policing Effort (C.A.P.E.) for their service and desire to contribute to our community,” wrote Governor Camacho in his veto message to I Liheslaturan Guåhan. “C.A.P.E. volunteers have issued more than a thousand citations with only a fourth of the citations dismissed.” “The program has been successful and requiring a uniform may overturn their progress either by limiting their opportunity to issue a citation or reducing the number of volunteers with the implementation of this policy,” continued Governor Camacho. “It is for these reasons and the overwhelming opposition to this Bill that have compelled me to veto it. |
  When the First Lady, Joann Camacho kicked off her Simple Tasks Aimed at Reducing Trash or START campaign in September, she was determined to get people actively involved in doing their share to help reduce trash in the island. START was a timely campaign to help address this mounting concern on Guam. Currently, the island generates a massive 242 tons of trash per day which end up being dumped in Ordot. Imagine how much more this will add up to once the military build-up involving 8,000 troops and their dependents takes place. Click here to download the full length version of the flyer. (pdf format) |
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Media Advisory – 01/08/10 |
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Governor Felix P. Camacho will sign a Proclamation for the “Year of Scouting.”
A signing ceremony is scheduled for Monday, February 08, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room, at the Ricardo J. Bordallo Governor’s Complex, Adelup.
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Government Reaches Out to Students at YOUTHSPEAK |
Nearly one hundred public/private school students learn how to understand and comment on the DEIS February 5, 2010  The Office of the Governor, PBS Guam, the Guam Coastal Management Program, the Bureau of Statistics and Plans, and the Guam Build-up Office hosted YOUTHSPEAK today at the Guam Marriot Resort and Spa. This is one of a series of events in the ‘OUR ISLAND, OUR LIVES’ campaign aimed at providing information on how residents can effectively respond to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). During his opening remarks, Governor Camacho shared with students the importance of being involved in the DEIS process. “These students are our leaders and they can make a difference. We understand they will inherit the results of the decisions we make today,” said Governor Camacho. “We hope each one of these students will take what they’ve learned and share it with their family, friends and fellow classmates.” During the event, students were divided into small groups and tasked with reading particular sections of the DEIS. Students were further taught how to skim read the DEIS, properly reference a section and submit well-informed actionable comments.  “The event was really successful. Everyone showed great interest in the exercises and brought up issues about the island’s wastewater, coral, destruction of habitats and other proposed items in the DEIS. We encouraged them to return to their schools and help their peers comment before the February 17th deadline,” said Guam Coastal Management Program Manager Vangie Lujan. ‘OUR ISLAND, OUR LIVES’ seeks to provide information on how residents can effectively respond to the DEIS. Additionally, the campaign plans to collect comments regarding the DEIS, which in turn will be submitted to the Department of Defense on behalf of the people of Guam. |
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Governor Camacho Signs Tobacco Tax Increase Bill |
Revenues will go to cancer trust fund and GovGuam healthcare agencies February 5, 2010  Governor Felix P. Camacho today signed Bill No. 150-30 into law. The legislation, now Public Law 30-80, increases the tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products and allocates subsequent revenues to sources in the prevention and treatment of cancers and other diseases caused by smoking and tobacco use. “This is a very important piece of legislation because it greatly supports with our attempt to discourage tobacco usage in our community,” said Governor Camacho. “Lt. Governor Cruz and I pledge to continue supporting all efforts that provide for a healthier quality of life for our people.” A bill signing ceremony was held at the Guam Memorial Hospital board room in Tamuning. Joining Governor Camacho were Lieutenant Governor Michael W. Cruz, M.D.; Legislative Speaker Judith T. Won Pat; Vice-Speaker Benjamin Cruz; Senators Frank Aguon, Jr. and Adolpho Palacios; Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH) Administrator PeterJohn Camacho; Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) Director J. Peter Roberto; and Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse (DMHSA) Acting Director Elisabeth Cruz.  “I want to commend Governor Camacho and members of the Legislature for ensuring that this became law,” said Lt. Governor Cruz. “This will help us decrease tobacco usage among our people, but more importantly, it will reduce the number of tobacco-related health issues we would otherwise have to address in the future.” According to PL 30-80, a significant amount of revenue generated from the tax increase will be deposited into the newly created Guam Cancer Trust Fund to be used by programs that support cancer screenings, treatment, and support services. Additionally, tax revenues will go to GMH, DPHSS, and DMHSA to support disease prevention programs and address future healthcare demands associated with tobacco use.  |
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GOVERNOR TO BREAK GROUND ON NORTHERN RECREATION POOL AND FITNESS TRAIL |
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February 3, 2010
Governor Felix P. Camacho will break ground on the Northern Sports Complex Recreation Pool and Fitness Trail tomorrow, Feb. 4, 2010 at 10am, at the Northern Sports complex in Dededo. Construction will begin in conjunction with the ongoing construction of four baseball fields.
“Building a new pool facility, a fitness trail, along with four baseball parks, will compliment the existing gymnasium and soccer fields in the area. This will be Guam’s first centralized sports complex where all sports can be played. It is an investment in our youth, an investment in a healthier community, and in line with my Lt. Governor’s Healthy Guam Initiative,” Governor Camacho said. “I’d like to commend the dedicated employees at the Department of Parks and Recreation and GHURA, for their hard work in bringing this positive project to life.”
The $5 million project was made possible via multiple grants applied for by the Department of Parks and Recreation through the National Park Service Land Water Conservation Fund, the GHURA Community Develop Block Grant, and the Department of Interior’s Compact Impact Grant.
“Once completed at the end of the year, a community sports complex featuring the swimming pool, fitness trail, baseball fields, soccer fields, and gymnasium facilities will bring to fruition a dream that was discussed in 1970’s,” DPR Director Joe Duenas said.
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Governor Submits Proposed 2011 Fiscal Year Budget |
"Final budget submission further addresses Deficit Elimination and provides partial funding
for long-delayed government wide pay adjustments."
February 1, 2010 The Governor Felix P. Camacho sent the proposed 2011 Budget of the Government of Guam to the Guam Legislature, noting it prioritized the critical areas of education, health, and public safety. The new budget also addresses deficit reduction and provides for a partial funding of the long overdue pay increases for Government of Guam employees as recommended by the Hay Study. “While the proposed level falls far short of what may be needed for full implementation, it is a start, and I further propose and included a provision that provides that revenues collected beyond that adopted for FY 2011 is dedicated for the same purpose,” wrote Governor Camacho. The proposed Fiscal Year 2011 budget projects revenues of $600,811,600, an 8% increase from the levels adopted in FY 2010. The projections are conservative as it assumes visitor arrivals will remain flat in spite of recent improvements and it takes into account only those Department of Defense projects that will proceed even if there are further delays on the record of decision. “The projection assumes visitor arrivals will remain flat, although recent months have shown improvements,” wrote Governor Camacho in his FY2011 Budget Transmittal letter. “Furthermore, it was derived with a more cautious view of the military buildup projects and timelines.” The breakdown of the FY2011 Executive Budget is $246 million, or 34% for Education; $101.6 million, or 14% for Health, and $107.9 or 15% slated for Public Safety. The remainder of the proposed budget goes to other agencies and for other purposes, including 9% for Debt Service, 2% towards Deficit Reduction, and a 2% Government-Wide Pay Study Implementation. Governor Camacho is optimistic that Guam’s financial situation will continue to improve in the coming years as capital improvements projects related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 as well as appropriations from the 2010 Defense Authorization Act continue to generate increased revenues and new jobs. |
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Status of Government Wide Position Classification, Compensation, and Benefits Review |
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January 29, 2010
In September 2009, the Department of Administration (DOA) held a briefing for the media on the status of the Job Evaluation and Compensation project being conducted jointly with the Hay Group. During the briefing, an overview was given of the project background, objectives, and steps that had already been completed. In addition, indication was given that it was the aim of the project to have preliminary analysis and recommendations completed by December 2009.
Accordingly, the Hay Group presented a draft report to the DOA project team. The draft report included the results of the job evaluation process, analysis of GovGuam’s current Unified and Executive Pay Plans, and analysis of the external competitiveness of these pay plans and benefits plans.
As this was a draft report containing additional steps that need to be undertaken by the Hay Group and the DOA project teams, release of any documents pertaining to the draft report can not yet be released. However, we can advise that the analysis of the current Unified Pay Structure as compared to the comparator markets indicates it to be lagging significantly. The comparator market includes U.S mainland pay levels and pay levels of other employers on Guam. The market position is not unexpected given that the Unified pay structure has not been increased since 1991.
The additional steps, analysis and firming up of recommendations as set out in the draft report are currently being worked on by the Hay Group and DOA project teams.
“We expect the next project report to be ready by the end of February and that the Hay Group Project director will be on island to present and discuss the report with the DOA project teams (at this time, the draft report will still not be released). These discussions will also include consideration of the fiscal impact of the recommendations, and the path towards approval by the Governor, and adoption and implementation by the Legislature of the recommendations,” said Lourdes M. Perez, Director of the Department of Administration.
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