§ 256. Rules and regulations
The Department of Justice may promulgate such rules and regulations as are from time to time deemed necessary to aid in the interpretation and uniform application of the provisions of this chapter by affected governmental agencies.
§ 252. Declaration of policy
It is hereby declared to be the policy of the Government of the Virgin Islands that the public is entitled to the fullest practicable information regarding the decision making processes of this government. It is the purpose of this chapter to provide the public with such information, while protecting the rights of individuals and the […]
§ 253. Definitions
For purposes of this chapter— (a) “Person” means an individual, partnership, corporation, association or public or private organization other than a governmental agency. (b) “Governmental agency” or “agency” means all of the following: (1) [Deleted.] (2) All governing and/or administrative boards and commissions, including but not limited to, the Board of Medical Examiners, the Board […]
§ 254. Open meetings of government agencies required
(a) All meetings of a governmental agency or of a subdivision thereof authorized to take action on behalf of the agency shall be open to the public. (b) Except where the agency finds that the public interest requires otherwise, subsection (a) hereof shall not apply to any agency meetings, or any portion of an agency […]
§ 255. Preservation of decorum
Whenever disorder arises during a committee or agency meeting which is open to the public, the agency or committee may enforce order when necessary by clearing the room, and may act in closed session for so long as there is doubt as to the assurance of order.
§ 251. Short title
This chapter may be cited as the “Government in the Sunshine Act.”