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Saint Kitts and Nevis

Nevis Island Administration Act / Constitution

Saint Christopher and Nevis Constitution Order 1983, Schedule 2 (Nevis Island Assembly)

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Sunshine Score: 30/100 (weak)
30/100
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Sunshine Score

30/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
Advance Notice 3 days
Public Comment Not required
Closed Sessions 7 permitted categories
Minutes Required
Recording Not required
Remote Participation Not allowed
Enforcement Voidable, legislature exempt
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Agenda & Notice Requirements

Regular Meetings
3 days

Online posting: Not required

Public Participation

Public Comment
Not required
Written Comment
Not allowed

Virtual Meetings

Member Remote Participation
Not allowed
Public Remote Comment
Not allowed

Closed Sessions

Closed (executive) sessions: Allowed under specific circumstances

Permitted Categories

Meeting Minutes

Minutes Required
Yes

Online posting: Not required

Recording & Broadcast

Recording Required
No
Broadcast Required
No

Enforcement

Violation Effect
Voidable
Standing to Sue
Any person with a legitimate interest may seek judicial review
Enforcement Body
Administrative courts or judicial review; enforcement practice varies (see notes)

Scope

This law applies to:

  • Nevis Island Assembly

Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)

Sources & References

Notes

Saint Kitts and Nevis is a federation; the Nevis Island Assembly is established by Schedule 2 of the 1983 Constitution and the Nevis Island Administration operates under the Nevis Island Administration Act. Sessions of the Nevis Island Assembly are public. Saint Kitts has no separate municipal tier; local affairs are handled by central government departments. There is no Freedom of Information Act in force.

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The specific rules for Saint Kitts and Nevis may differ from this general description. Consult the full statute for details.