§ 204. Limitation on use of facility
The facilities of, and programs transmitted by, the System shall not be used for biased or one-sided presentations of any partisan or political issue, or for advocating or opposing any present or prospective candidacy for public office, or for advocating or opposing any pending legislation of the Virgin Islands or of the United States. The […]
§ 205. Contributions to Employees Retirement System and Government Insurance Fund; unemployment compensation coverage
(a) All officials and employees of the System shall be covered by and subject to the Employees Retirement System of the Virgin Islands and the Workers’ Compensation Administration Act. The System shall contribute to the Retirement System of the Government of the Virgin Islands its share of the cost of the retirement of the officials […]
§ 206. Reports
The System shall submit to the Legislature and to the Governor of the Virgin Islands, as soon as practicable after the close of each fiscal year of the Government of the Virgin Islands (1) a financial statement and complete report of the business of the System for the preceding fiscal year, and (2) a complete […]
§ 207. Applicability of other laws
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as exempting the Virgin Islands Public Broadcasting System from any law made specifically applicable thereto or generally applicable to independent instrumentalities of the Government of the Virgin Islands, whether such law was enacted before, on, or after February 14, 1980.
§ 203. Powers of the System
(a) The System is established for the purpose of building and operating, consistent with the rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission relating to noncommercial television and radio, public television and radio stations in the Virgin Islands and any other service or facilities incidental or appropriate thereto, and providing for the general welfare by […]
§ 151. Declaration of findings and policy
The Legislature hereby declares that— (a) It is in the public interest to establish a Public Broadcasting System in the Virgin Islands. (b) Such a System will advance the general welfare, education, cultural development and awareness of public affairs of all the population of the Virgin Islands. (c) Such a System will provide an effective […]
§ 201. Establishment
(a) The Commissioner of Education, the Chairman of the Board of Education, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, President of the University of the Virgin Islands or his designee, three members to be appointed by the President of the Legislature, and four other persons, not more than two of whom shall be employed […]
§ 202. Board of Directors; General Manager
(a) The powers of the System shall be exercised by a Board of Directors consisting of the members of the System designated under section 201 of this chapter. (b) Within thirty days after this chapter becomes effective, the Board shall meet, and organize. The Board shall elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman from among its […]