§ 1213. Powers and responsibilities of the Board
The Board shall have the following powers and responsibilities: (1) To hire such persons on contract with such institutions as the Board deems necessary to administer the decisions of the Board made pursuant to this section. (2) To make monies available for the purchase of items necessary in the production of craft. (3) To make […]
§ 1214. Short title
This Act may be known and cited as the “The Virgin Islands Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control Act.”
§ 1215. Definitions
As used in this chapter the following terms are to be given the following meanings: (1) “Agents” mean members of the Virgin Islands Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control; (2) “Bureau” means the Virgin Islands Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control; (3) “Director” means the Director of the Virgin Islands Bureau of Narcotics […]
§ 1216. Virgin Islands Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control
The V.I. Drug Enforcement Bureau heretofore existing within the Office of the Governor, is hereby renamed and continued within the executive branch of government as a semi-autonomous entity designated as the “Virgin Islands Bureau of Narcotic and Dangerous Drugs Control” (VIBNDDC), to be under the exclusive jurisdiction, control, and direction of the Virgin Islands Bureau […]
§ 1204. Complaints by employees; disclosure of identity; reprisals
(a) The V.I. Inspector General may receive and investigate complaints or information from employees of the Government of the Virgin Islands concerning the possible existence of an activity constituting a violation of law, rules, or regulations, or mismanagement, gross waste of funds, abuse of authority or a substantial and specific danger to the public health […]
§ 1205. Handling of audit data and reports; annual report
(a) When used in this chapter, the terms: (1) “audit data” means the auditor’s working papers, which include, but are not limited to, draft reports and documents containing the evidence to support the auditor’s findings, conclusions, and judgments. They include the collection of evidence prepared or obtained by the auditor during the audit inspection or […]
§ 1206. Transfer of functions
(a) There shall be transferred to the Office of the V.I. Inspector General the office of the Virgin Islands Bureau of Audit and Control. (b) All employees of the Virgin Islands Bureau of Audit and Control whose duties are related to functions and responsibilities established by this chapter and who wish to transfer to the […]
§ 1210. Findings and declaration
The Legislature of the Virgin Islands finds and declares: That there exists a pool of talented, but unemployed, residents in the Territory; That the lack of employment opportunities makes it possible for these talented residents to loiter about Virgin Islands streets; to lead lives devoid of gainful activities, and to be susceptible to the criminal […]
§ 1211. Definitions
The following words and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Board” means the Virgin Islands Arts and Craft Factory Development Board. (2) “Craft” means training or an occupation requiring special skills, including the manual arts and the ability […]
§ 1202. Annual budget
(a) The V.I. Inspector General shall prepare and submit to the Legislature an annual budget that includes staffing levels for the Office of the V.I. Inspector General. The budget, once appropriated by the Legislature, shall be allotted in its entirety at the commencement of the fiscal year. (b) The V.I. Inspector General shall establish and […]