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The Virgin Islands Constitution (Interim Amendment) Order 2022
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Consultative Forum
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8.—(1) The Governor, acting in his or her discretion, may establish a Consultative Forum for the Virgin Islands.
(2) Where a Consultative Forum has been established under sub-paragraph (1) it shall consist of—
(a)between eleven and fifteen members, who shall be known as “the appointed members”, appointed by the Governor from among persons representative of the community; and
(b)the Attorney General and the Permanent Secretary, Finance.
(3) Where a Consultative Forum has been established under sub-paragraph (1), paragraph 3(2) shall apply in relation to the appointment of an appointed member of the Forum as it applies in relation to the appointment of a nominated member of the Advisory Council.
(4) Where a Consultative Forum has been established under sub-paragraph (1), the Governor shall appoint an appointed member to preside over its proceedings, and any other appointed member to preside in the absence of that member; and the Governor may terminate any such appointment at any time.
(5) Where a Consultative Forum has been established under sub-paragraph (1), each member of the Forum shall, before entering upon the functions of his or her office as such member, make before the Forum an oath or affirmation of allegiance in the form set out in Schedule 1 to the Constitution.
(6) The Governor may terminate the appointment of any appointed member at any time.
(7) Any appointment and any termination of appointment under this paragraph shall be made by the Governor, acting in his or her discretion, by instrument under the public seal.
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