§ 65. Compensation of members
(a) Each member of the Commission who is not otherwise in the service of the Government of the United States Virgin Islands shall receive the sum of $30 per day for each day spent in the work of the Commission plus actual and necessary expenses incurred thereby. (b) Each member of the Commission who is […]
§ 66. Powers—Staff Director, appointment and compensation; personnel and services
There shall be a full-time director for the Commission who shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Legislature and who shall receive compensation at a rate not to exceed $18,500 per annum. The Governor shall consult with the Commission before submitting the nomination of any person for appointment to […]
§ 67. Voluntary personnel
The Commission may accept or utilize services of voluntary or uncompensated personnel.
§ 61. Construction
The provisions of this chapter shall be deemed an exercise of the police power of the territory for the protection of the public welfare, health and peace of the people of this territory and in fulfillment of the provisions of the Revised Organic Act of this territory concerning Civil Rights. The Legislature hereby finds and […]
§ 62. Commission on Civil Rights—Establishment
(a) There is established, within the Department of Justice for budgetary purposes only, a Commission to be known as the Virgin Islands Civil Rights Commission. (b) The Commission shall be composed of seven members who shall be appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislature. Membership on the Commission […]
§ 63. Powers and duties of the Commission
The Commission shall have the following powers and duties: (a) Enforce the provisions of this title; (b) Investigate allegations in writing under oath or affirmation that citizens of the United States, otherwise qualified to vote, are being deprived of their right to vote and have that vote counted by reason of their color, race, religion, […]