|
Barbuda Local Government Act
The Barbuda Local Government Act (c. 44) is an Act of the Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda which legislated for the establishment of the Barbuda Council. The Act is enshrined under section 123 of the Constitution and can only be amended by Parliament with the consent of the Council. Contents and history The Act establishes the Barbuda Council, establishes the procedure on how members of the Barbuda Council are elected, and sets out the procedure on how the Council can create by-laws for the island.Section 19. The Act also establishes the legislative competence of the Barbuda Council, listing what topics the Council is permitted to make by-laws for. The Act also establishes that the national Cabinet may give direction to the Council, and establishes the duties of the Council that are subjected to the guidance of the Cabinet. The Act additionally establishes that all monies owed to the Council must be paid to the Secretary, and that all payments by the Council shall only b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
6th Legislature Of Antigua And Barbuda
The 6th legislature of Antigua and Barbuda was elected on Wednesday, 18 February 1976, and dissolved on Saturday, 5 April 1980. Members Senate Unknown House of Representatives Speaker: Casford Murray References {{Parliaments of Antigua and Barbuda Parliaments of Antigua and Barbuda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parliament Of Antigua And Barbuda
The Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda consists of the King of Antigua and Barbuda, the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Parliament as a whole is charged with certain responsibilities and is given special powers and privileges in order to effectively carry out its functions. Included among the latter are freedom of speech in Parliament, the authority to regulate its business by standing orders, as well as the freedom from civil or criminal proceedings for words spoken or written by Members before their respective House. Parliament takes decisions relating to: * the opening of Parliament in recourse to a call before His Majesty or his representative (except for cases provided for in the Constitution) ; * the composition and powers of the local Council of Barbuda; * arrangements governing the local government of this constituency. Parliament has two chambers. The House of Representatives has 19 members, 17 members elected for a five year term in single-seat constitu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barbuda Council
The Barbuda Council is a local authority that manages the internal affairs on the island of Barbuda. History and electoral system The Barbuda Council was established in 1976 by the Barbuda Local Government Act. It is an 11-member body consisting of nine directly elected and two '' ex officio'' (Barbuda's House and Senate representatives in the national Parliament) members who serve four-year terms. Elections are held every two years in March with four seats and five seats becoming vacant at alternative polls. Councillors serve for four years with elections held every two years in March. Committees The Barbuda Council has five different committees: Finance, Works and General Purposes, Health, Social Welfare and Disaster, Tourism, Sports, Culture and Youth Affairs, and Agriculture, Land, Forestry, Fisheries, Coastal/Marine Protection. Barbuda's secession request The government is taking the unprecedented step of presenting the matter to the Parliament after it received a l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Constitution Of Antigua And Barbuda
The politics of Antigua and Barbuda takes place in a framework of a unitary parliamentary representative democratic monarchy, wherein the Sovereign of Antigua and Barbuda is the head of state, appointing a Governor-General to act as vice-regal representative in the nation. A Prime Minister is appointed by the Governor-General as the head of government, and of a multi-party system; the Prime Minister advises the Governor-General on the appointment of a Council of Ministers. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the two chambers of the Parliament. The bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (seventeen-member body appointed by the Governor General) and the House of Representatives (seventeen seats; members are elected by proportional representation to serve five-year terms). Antigua and Barbuda has a long history of free elections, three of which have resulted in peaceful changes of government. Since the 1951 g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Law Of Barbuda
Barbuda is an autonomous island and dependency within the country of Antigua and Barbuda. The Barbuda Council is the main local government authority on the island. Statutory Instruments 1997 Barbuda (Codrington Lagoon Magnificent Frigate Bird Sanctuary) The Barbudan frigate bird sanctuary is a popular tourist destination located in Barbuda. Visitors are required to pay a fee of EC$2.00 if they are citizens and US$2.00 if they are non-citizens to the Barbuda Council upon entry. This fee is used to support the maintenance and conservation efforts of the sanctuary. 2010 Barbuda Land Regulations The Barbuda Land Regulations constitute a legal document that delineates the requisites for obtaining recognition as a Barbudan, a necessary qualification for participation in the island's distinctive land system. According to the stipulations of the act, a Barbudan is defined as an individual who was born in Barbuda and has at least one grandparent who shares the same bi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cabinet Of Antigua And Barbuda The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda is the executive branch of the government of Antigua and Barbuda. References {{reflist Government of Antigua and Barbuda Politics of Antigua and Barbuda Antigua and Barbuda ... |
