Title 3, Executive
37 chapters · 589 sections in this title.
3 V.I.C. § 301 Established; officers; organization
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(a) There is established as an executive department in the Government of the United States Virgin Islands, the Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation (hereinafter, referred to as the “Department”). (b) At the head of the Department there shall be a Commissioner of Sports, Par…
3 V.I.C. § 302 Powers and duties of Department
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(1) The Department shall exercise general control over the enforcement and administration of the laws pertaining to sports, recreation and parks, and shall:(1) be responsible for the study and analysis of sporting, recreational, and park activities, the planning and programming o…
3 V.I.C. § 303 Department as “state agency”
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(a) The Department is designated as the “state agency” for all programs pertaining to sports, recreation and parks wherever such designation is required by federal law for the purpose of participating in federal programs. (b) The Governor shall, by Executive Order, unless otherwi…
3 V.I.C. § 307 Magens Bay Authority
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The Magens Bay Authority, heretofore existing within the Department of Conservation and Cultural Affairs, is continued in the Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation for budgetary purposes only.
3 V.I.C. § 311 Definitions
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(1) As used in this subchapter the following terms have the following meanings(1) “Commission” means the Virgin Islands Sports Commission established in section 312;(2) “Exercise” means a physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive for the purpose of conditionin…
3 V.I.C. § 312 Established of the Virgin Islands Sports Commission
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(a) There are established within the Department of Sports, Parks & Recreation the Virgin Islands Sports Commission comprised of:(1) the Commissioner of Sports, Parks and Recreation who serves ex-officio;(2) the president of the Virgin Islands Olympic Committee;(3) three represent…
3 V.I.C. § 313 Powers and duties of the Commission
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(1) The Commission shall:(1) Develop and enforce all laws s and policies that govern sports and recreation in the Virgin Islands;(2) Facilitate the establishment and maintenance of a Virgin Islands Sports Hall of Fame;(3) Induct athletes, sports officials, and persons who are des…
3 V.I.C. § 314 Virgin Islands Sports Policy
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(a) The Commission shall develop and publish a National Sports Policy that serves as the framework for the development, guidance and administration of sports, recreation, leisure and wellness programs in the Territory. (b) The Commission shall administer sports policies and has o…
3 V.I.C. § 315 Strategic plan
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The Commission shall establish from its inception a five or ten-year strategic master plan with a vision statement, mission statement, and policy objectives. Until the Commission adopts a new vision and mission statement and policy objectives, the following vision statement, miss…
3 V.I.C. § 316 The Commission's goals
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(1) The Major goals of the Commissions are to:(1) Improve programming to ensure that sports are accessible, equitable and inclusive to meet the needs and interests of all participants, including individuals with special needs.(2) Increase participation in competitive, recreationa…
3 V.I.C. § 317 Mandatory programs
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(1) The following programs must be included as part of the programming of the Commission and may be reviewed for continuation at a later date.(1) Physical Education and Interscholastic Sports in Educational Institutions in the Virgin Islands.(2) Sports Tourism.(3) Sports for All.…
3 V.I.C. § 318 Financial accountability
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(a) The Commission shall institute a system of financial accountability and expenditures for the development of sports and recreation in the Territory. (b) The Commission shall:(1) assume a leadership role in identifying and seeking financial support for sports and recreation pro…
3 V.I.C. § 319 Training and development
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(a) The Commission shall ensure that a Training and Development program is established for the enhancement of Virgin Islanders to pursue higher goals in sports, education, recreation and wellness. (b) The Commission shall endeavor to adequately improve the standard of sports and …
3 V.I.C. § 320 Coverage and promotion
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(1) The Commission shall encourage the wider coverage and promotion of sports activities and shall undertake to advocate for:(1) Increase in the publicity and exposure to sporting activities that highlight the endeavor of our sports persons and to stimulate public support and par…
3 V.I.C. § 321 Sporting activities within the school system
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(a) The Commission shall promote its recognition that it is a fundamental objective of the Virgin Islands Education System to nurture an enquiring mind in a fit body and the future emergence of sports elite will depend on the development of a structured approach to sports in the …
3 V.I.C. § 322 Long term goals
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(a) The Commission shall advocate for high standards and safety, and improved performance as part of a National Sports Policy. The Sports Policy must seek to ensure that:(a) Facilities of an acceptable standard are established to allow for the development of a range of sports dis…
3 V.I.C. § 323 Promoting sports within the private sector
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(a) The Commission shall promote a supportive atmosphere that inspires and facilitates the emergence of elite performers. The Commission shall encourage greater recognition to sports personalities and administrators by Government, national sporting bodies and affiliates, the priv…
3 V.I.C. § 324 Conflict of laws
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If there is a conflict between this subchapter and other law, this subchapter controls.