Recommendation B5
Declaring HoA Interests

Sections 66 and 67 of the Constitution are amended to make clear the circumstances in which a person seeking election to the House of Assembly or a Member of the House who (either personally or through a dba, a partnership or company with which he or she is associated) contracts with the BVI Government needs to declare such an interest, how such a declaration should be made and the consequences of him or her not doing so.

Status of Actions
  • B05.01
    The Constitutional Review Commission includes in the Terms of Reference of the Constitutional Review the circumstances in which a person seeking election or member of the House contracts with the BVI Government declares such an interest.
    Completed
  • B05.02
    The Governor selects a suitable reviewer, such as a senior jurist, to review the practice of HOA Members contracting with the Government, including statutory boards.
    Completed
  • B05.03
    Reviewer completes review of the practice of HOA Members contracting with the Government, including statutory boards, and presents report to the Governor and Premier.
    Completed
  • B05.04
    DGO submits drafting instructions to Attorney General's Chambers which addresses recommendations from review of practice of HOA Members contracting with the Government, based on Cabinet decision.
    In Progress
  • B05.05
    HOA passes legislation in accordance with the recommendations of the review of the practice of HOA Members contracting with the Government.
    Completed