1976 American Samoan constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in American Samoa on 2 November 1976.[1] The amendment proposed introducing a new section 25 to Chapter II, article 25 of the constitution, which would have read:

Section 25. Compensation of the legislature. The compensation of the members of the Legislature is provided by law.

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The proposal was approved by voters in the referendum, and subsequently by the American Department of the Interior on 8 April 1977.[1]

References
  1. American Samoa, 2 November 1976: Revision of salaries of Fono Members Direct Democracy (in German)
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