Title 2, Legislature
10 chapters · 74 sections in this title.
2 V.I.C. § 71 Dates of payment; travel expenses
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Each member of the Legislature shall receive an annual salary recommended by the Virgin Islands Public Officials Compensation Commission pursuant to 3 V.I.C. § 544 in equal biweekly installments prorated from the date the member takes office to reflect the actual portion of the y…
2 V.I.C. § 72 Additional compensation for legislative officers
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The Legislature may, if so provided in its Standing Rules or by resolution, grant additional compensation, benefits or allowances to the President, Vice-President, Secretary or Chairman of the Majority Conference of the Legislature.
2 V.I.C. § 73 Governor's recommendations on compensation
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(1) During the regular session of the Legislature in each calendar year, the Governor may submit to the Legislature his recommendations with respect to the exact rates of pay, which he deems advisable, for the members of the Legislature, Provided, however, That the rates of pay o…
2 V.I.C. § 74 Certification of Senate expenditures
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The Commissioner of Finance shall recognize as the certifying officer or officers of the Senate such Senator or Senators as may be designated to certify expenditures of the Senate by a resolution adopted for that purpose.
2 V.I.C. § 75 Legislative accounts
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Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the Legislature, in order to promote its orderly and efficient operation, may establish and maintain separate accounts for the payment of salaries, vendors and other operating expenses.
2 V.I.C. § 76 Senatorial allotments
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(a) Each member shall receive a base allotment of 2% of the operating budget of the Legislative Branch for the operation of the member's senatorial office. (b) The member designated by a resolution passed by the majority as President of the Senate, in addition to the base allotme…