§ 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.
§ 201. Continuing domicil
Any person who is an elected or appointed official, officer, or employee of the Government of the Virgin Islands or of the Federal Government and who is required thereby to be absent from the Virgin Islands may retain his legal residence in the Virgin Islands and in the island of domicil for at least the […]
§ 202. Correction of legislative bills by Governor
The Governor is authorized to correct nonsubstantive errors in the text of a bill presented to him for signature pursuant to the provisions of section 9(d) of the Revised Organic Act of 1954, as amended, provided that said bill is one to which the Governor subsequently affixes his signature; and further that said errors are […]
§ 200c. Juan Francisco Luis Day
(a) July 10 of each year, the birthday of Juan Francisco Luis, shall be observed as “Juan Francisco Luis Day” in the Virgin Islands in honor of the late Governor Juan Francisco Luis. Appropriate ceremonies shall be held in all public schools in the Virgin Islands. Such ceremonies may include programs, assemblies and/or guest speakers. […]
§ 200d. Purple Heart Day
(a) August 7th of each year is designated Purple Heart Day. (b) The Governor shall annually, issue a proclamation designating August 7th as Purple Heart Day. Public officials, schools, private organizations, and all residents of the Virgin Islands are encouraged to commemorate Purple Heart Day and honor those wounded or killed while serving in any […]
§ 200e. Disability History and Awareness Month
(a) This section may be cited as “The Disability History and Awareness Month Act”. (b) The month of October is designated “Disability History and Awareness Month”. Annually during the month of October, each public school shall conduct and promote educational activities that provide instruction, awareness and understanding of disability history and people with disabilities. The […]
§ 200f. Gold Star Mother’s and Family Day
(a) The last Sunday of September of each year is designated as “Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day” in recognition of and appreciation for the Gold Star Mothers and Families who have suffered the supreme sacrifice of losing family members in the service of the United States of America Armed Forces. (b) The Governor shall […]
§ 200g. David Hamilton Jackson Month
(a) The month of November of each year is designated as “David Hamilton Jackson Month” to highlight Mr. Jackson’s achievements and his contributions to the people of the Virgin Islands. (b) The Commissioner of Education, the Virgin Islands Cultural Heritage Institute, the Virgin Islands Historic Preservation Office and the Division of Libraries, Archives and Museums […]