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V.I. Code tit. 3, § 72 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 5 - Departments and Agencies Generally|Subchapter I - General Provisions Regarding Government Agencies|§ 72. Senior Citizens' Enrichment Act of 1977

 (a) The Legislature finds that existing Federal Programs for the aged are inadequate to fulfill the needs of the senior citizens of this Territory. The purpose of this section is to require the Territory to supplement existing Federal programs and to establish and support new programs to be operated by the local government or non-profit organizations of senior citizens which will promote the independence, maximum functioning capacities, self-esteem and integrity of senior citizens. (b) The Commissioners of Health and Human Services are directed to supplement existing Federal programs, the administration of which is currently within their respective areas of responsibility, and establish new programs consistent with the purposes of this section. Such programs shall include but not be limited to the: (1) Expansion and supplementation of nutrition programs authorized by Federal law to include improved meals, transportation, modified diets and outreach; (2) Expansion and supplementation of day care services for the aged and home health care programs to provide restorative care in community settings which provide opportunities for the disabled and elderly to remain in their own environment; (3) Expansion and supplementation of volunteer stipend programs which provide meaningful tasks for senior citizens and creation and financial or other support of senior citizens training and service centers which may be operated by governmental agencies or by non-profit organizations of senior citizens under such terms as may be determined by the appropriate department or agency. Programs authorized by this section which may be sponsored by non-profit organizations of senior citizens may be supported by the government as the department or agency may determine, depending upon the availability of funds. (4) There is hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Departments of Health and Human Services from available funds in the Treasury of the Virgin Islands for the fiscal year July 1, 1977 to June 30, 1978 such sums as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this section, which amounts shall remain available until expended.
V.I. Code tit. 3, § 73 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 5 - Departments and Agencies Generally|Subchapter I - General Provisions Regarding Government Agencies|§ 73. Classified government employees' election before privatization

 (a) Notwithstanding any other law, any classified employee of any government department, agency, independent board, commission or authority whose job will no longer be performed as a result of the transfer of his function to a private entity operating under contract with the government, shall be provided the option of continuing his government service by transferring to any vacant government position for which he is qualified without the loss of any benefit. In the event that no such position is immediately available in the government, the employee shall have the right of first refusal for any such vacancy arising in any department, agency, independent board, commission or authority within twelve (12) months after the notice of the election of the option is submitted by the government employee as provided under subsection (b) of this section. (b) Notice of the transfer of the function must be made by the department, agency, independent board, commission or authority within six (6) months prior to the effective date of the contract for transfer, and notice of the election of the option by the government employee must be made in writing to the Director of the Division of Personnel and the private entity at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of the contract. (c) In the event six (6) months notice is not given as provided under subsection (b) of this section, employees may exercise the option at any time prior to the effective date of the contract.
V.I. Code tit. 3, § 74 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 5 - Departments and Agencies Generally|Subchapter I - General Provisions Regarding Government Agencies|§ 74. Government research projects

 (a) Notwithstanding any other law, any department, agency, independent board, commission or authority of the government of the Virgin Islands or the Legislature of the Virgin Islands which has a need for a research project or study that cannot be accomplished within that organization by a regular employee of that organization, shall first seek assistance from the University of the Virgin Islands. (b) If the University is able to provide the required assistance, the department, agency, independent board, commission or authority or the Legislature shall enter into a contractual agreement with the University.
V.I. Code tit. 3, § 75 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 5 - Departments and Agencies Generally|Subchapter II - Customer Service Standards for Governmental Agencies|§ 75. Definitions

 As used in this subchapter, (1) The term “governmental agency” or “agency” means a governmental entity established under this part of the executive branch. (2) The term “customer” means any individual or any governmental or non governmental entity to which the agency provides services.
V.I. Code tit. 3, § 76 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 5 - Departments and Agencies Generally|Subchapter II - Customer Service Standards for Governmental Agencies|§ 76. Uniform performance standards

 (a) The Director of Personnel and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall jointly develop— (1) uniform performance measures to determine whether government agencies are providing high quality customer service; and (2) uniform standards to be met by government agencies and for providing high quality customer service. (b) The official identified shall develop the performance standards after taking into account the information collected by government agencies under subsection (c). (c) The head of each governmental agency shall collect information from its customers regarding the quality of services the agency provides. The information may be collected through a survey, focus groups, or such other appropriate methods as may be approved by the Director of Personnel. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this subchapter, the head of each government agency shall submit to the Director of Personnel a report on the information collected.
V.I. Code tit. 3, § 77 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 5 - Departments and Agencies Generally|Subchapter II - Customer Service Standards for Governmental Agencies|§ 77. Customer relations representative

 (a) The head of each government agency shall designate an employee to be the customer relations representative of the agency. The representative is responsible for implementing the customer service standards developed under section 76, subsection (a)(2) and the agency requirements under subsection (c). (b) The head of each governmental agency, acting through its customer relations representative, shall prescribe, subject to the approval of the Director of the Division of Personnel, regulations to implement the customer service standards developed under section 76(a)(2). The regulations must include specific principles of customer service applicable to that agency and must be placed strategically throughout the agency and made available on the agency's public website.
V.I. Code tit. 3, § 78 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 5 - Departments and Agencies Generally|Subchapter II - Customer Service Standards for Governmental Agencies|§ 78. Inspection and evaluation; report

 (a) The Director of Personnel shall inspect each government agency each year and evaluate each agency's customer service performance to determine whether it is meeting the standards for customer service developed under section 76(a)(2). (b) After inspection of a government agency, the Director of Personnel shall annually provide to the agency a report on its customer service performance. (c) The Director of Personnel shall annually submit to the Governor and the Legislature's Committee on Government Operations a report on the performance of customer service by government agencies.
V.I. Code tit. 3, § 79 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 5 - Departments and Agencies Generally|Subchapter II - Customer Service Standards for Governmental Agencies|§ 79. Award

 The Director of Personnel may give an award to a government agency to recognize the provision of exemplary customer service by the agency based on an inspection under section 78(a) or such other evaluation determined appropriate by the Director of Personnel.
V.I. Code tit. 3, § 301 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 18 - Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation|Subchapter I - Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation|§ 301. Established; officers; organization

 (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, Parks and Recreation (hereinafter, referred to as the “Commissioner”). The Commissioner shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Legislature and shall hold office during the continuance in office of the Governor by whom he is appointed and until his successor is appointed and qualified, unless sooner removed by the Governor. The Department shall be administered under the supervision and direction of the Commissioner. (c) The Governor shall appoint two Assistant Commissioners for the Department and such deputies or division directors as he deems necessary for the efficient operation of the Department. One Assistant Commissioner shall be a resident of the District of St. Croix, and one shall be a resident of the District of St. Thomas-St. John. Each shall be responsible for the day-to-day functions of the Department within their respective districts. The duties of the officers appointed under this subsection shall be prescribed by the Commissioner consistent with powers and duties of the Department. (d) The Governor shall organize the Department to provide the most efficient, cost-effective and coordinated delivery of services and programs within its jurisdiction.
V.I. Code tit. 3, § 303 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 18 - Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation|Subchapter I - Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation|§ 303. Department as “state agency”

 (a) The Department is designated as the “state agency” for all programs pertaining to housing, recreation and parks wherever such designation is required by federal law for the purpose of participating in federal programs; provided, however, that the Virgin Islands Housing Authority shall continue as the “public housing agency” and “local public agency” as designated by Title 29, section 31, VIC, to the extent necessary to comply with applicable federal law. (b) The Governor shall, by Executive Order, unless otherwise prohibited by law, conform the Department, by organization or otherwise, to the requirements of federal law to the extent necessary to qualify the Department as the “state agency” within the meaning of this section.
V.I. Code tit. 3, § 304 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 18 - Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation|Subchapter I - Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation|§ 304. Interaction with other agencies

 The Department shall closely coordinate its activities with the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority established by Title 21, chapter 2, VIC, and the Virgin Islands Housing Authority established by Title 29, chapter 1, subchapter II, VIC.
V.I. Code tit. 3, § 305 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 18 - Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation|Subchapter I - Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation|§ 305. Maximum rents for low-income families

 Rental charged by the Department for low-income families who occupy dwelling units under the jurisdiction and control of the Department shall not exceed that percentage of low-income families' adjusted income, as such “low-income families” and “adjusted income” are defined in section 208 of the Federal Housing and Urban Development Act of 1970 (P.L. 91–609) and the rules, regulations and guidelines pursuant thereto.
V.I. Code tit. 3, § 306 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 18 - Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation|Subchapter I - Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation|§ 306. Cross-reference to codified law

 Any reference in this Code, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, to the Department of Housing and Community Renewal or to the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal shall be deemed to refer and apply to the Department of Housing, Parks and Recreation and to the Commissioner of Housing, Parks and Recreation, respectively.
V.I. Code tit. 3, § 307 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 18 - Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation|Subchapter I - Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation|§ 307. Magens Bay Authority

 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.
V.I. Code tit. 3, § 308 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 18 - Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation|Subchapter I - Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation|§ 308. St. Croix Park Authority

 The St. Croix Park Authority is established under the Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation for budgetary purposes only.
V.I. Code tit. 3, § 311 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 18 - Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation|Subchapter II - The Virgin Islands Sports Commission|§ 311. Definitions

 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 conditioning any part of the body; (3) “Games” means an activity providing entertainment or amusement or a competitive activity or sport in which players engage in an activity; (4) “Leisure and recreation” means a time for off-work activity which refreshes a person’s health or spirits by relaxation and enjoyment; (5) “Physical Education” means instruction in the development and care of the body ranging from simple callisthenic exercises to a course of study; (6) “Sports” means all forms of usually competitive physical activity which, through casual or organized participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical ability and skills while providing entertainment to participants, and, spectators alike; (7) “Sports for All” means sport and physical education as a fundamental right for all according to United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). (8) “Sports Policy” means a set of ideas or a plan of what to do in the particular area of sports. It is the official policy of the government to guide future development of sports. (9) “Sports Tourism” means specific travel outside of the usual environment of either passive or active involvement in competitive sports where sport is the primary motivational reason for travel and the touristic or leisure element may act to reinforce the overall experience. (10) “Sports Governance” means the manner in which governing bodies are directed, controlled and regulated, and how rights, authority, and responsibility are distributed among the participants in order to monitor performance and achieve goals. (11) “Sports Industry” means a market in which similar or closely related products are sold to buyers. It consists of a multitude of segments: youth sports, interscholastic sport, intercollegiate sport, Olympic sport, professional sport, sport manufacturing, sport retailing, sport consulting, sports marketing, sport merchandising, facility management, sport medicine and sport economics.
V.I. Code tit. 3, § 312 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 18 - Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation|Subchapter II - The Virgin Islands Sports Commission|§ 312. Established of the Virgin Islands Sports Commission

 (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 representatives from the Virgin Islands Sports Federations, recommended by the Virgin Islands Olympic Committee, who rotate among the federations every four years; to run concurrent with Olympic quadrennial; (4) the Commissioner of the Department of Education, or a designated representative; (5) the Commissioner of the Department of Tourism, or a designated representative; (6) the Chief Executive Officer of the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority, or a designated representative; (7) the District Chair of the Virgin Islands Horse Racing Commission or a representative designated by the Commissioner of Sports, Parks and Recreation if the District Chair is unable to serve. Representation on the Commission shall alternate between the districts after the initial four-year term. No district representative may serve consecutive terms. (8) the District Chair of the Virgin Islands Boxing & Wrestling Commission or a representative designated by the Commissioner of Sports, Parks and Recreation if the District Chair is unable to serve. Representation on the Commission shall alternate between the districts after the initial four-year term. No district representative may serve consecutive terms. (9) the District Chair of the Virgin Islands Automobile Racing Commission or a representative designated by the Commissioner of Sports, Parks and Recreation if the District Chair is unable to serve. Representation on the Commission shall alternate between the districts after the initial four-year term. No district representative may serve consecutive terms. (10) Two individuals from the private sector appointed by the Governor. (b) Members on the Commission shall serve staggered four-year terms with the exception of the President of the Virgin Islands Olympic Committee; Commissioners of the Virgin Islands Departments of Sports, Parks and Recreation, Education, and Tourism and the Chief Executive Officer of the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority. The representatives of the VI Sports Federations shall serve four-year terms. The representatives from the private sector shall begin their terms as four-year terms.
V.I. Code tit. 3, § 314 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 18 - Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation|Subchapter II - The Virgin Islands Sports Commission|§ 314. Virgin Islands Sports Policy

 (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 oversight responsibility for the regulation and enforcement of all matters related to the implementation and management of the National Sports Policy. (c) The Commission shall adhere to the United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on Sport for Development and Peace that adopted the following definition of Sport: “All forms of physical activities that contribute to physical fitness, intellectual and economic well-being; as well as social interaction, such as play, recreation, organized or competitive sport, indigenous sport and games.” (d) The Commission shall adhere to the United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on Sport for Development adoption of the following policy: “Sport for Development and Peace: Towards Achieving the Millennium Development Goals, outlines the universal appeal and unique attributes of sport and reflects on the important and diverse role it plays in virtually every society.”
V.I. Code tit. 3, § 315 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 18 - Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation|Subchapter II - The Virgin Islands Sports Commission|§ 315. Strategic plan

 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, mission statement, and policy objectives are in effect: (1) Vision Statement: To create a Virgin Islands society in which the residents participate in sports, recreation and leisure activities for all while building relationships with individuals inside and outside of their communities and enhancing individual personal wellbeing. (2) Mission Statement: The Mission of the National Sports Policy Statement is to provide guidance for the development of the Virgin Islands into a leading sports country in the region and the rest of the world. (3) Policy Objectives: This national sports policy is intended to serve as a vehicle to a new era in the development and administration of sports, recreation and leisure events that would improve the sports performance of individuals locally and internationally and the physical wellbeing of Virgin Islanders.
V.I. Code tit. 3, § 316 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 18 - Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation|Subchapter II - The Virgin Islands Sports Commission|§ 316. The Commission's goals

 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, recreational and leisure sports and activities. (3) Increase students’ participation and graduation rates. (4) Increase appreciation for the cultural values of the Virgin Islands, the values of fair play, ethical practices, including a commitment to dope-free sports and leadership among all participants. (5) Increase enhanced health, wellness and prosperity for all. (6) Implement a program for the collection, management and retention of sports records in the Territory. (7) Support the development of a program for the advancement of national and international athletes. (8) Support the development of a program for coaching and officiating education.
V.I. Code tit. 3, § 317 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 18 - Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation|Subchapter II - The Virgin Islands Sports Commission|§ 317. Mandatory programs

 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. (4) Private Sector Sponsorship and Investment Sports, Recreation and Leisure activities. (5) Print, Broadcast and Electronic Media in Promoting Sports, Recreation and Leisure activities. (6) Sports Culture and the Environment. (7) Health and Wellness for All. (8) Drug Free Sports Environment. (9) Virgin Islands Archives and the Collection and Retention of Sports Information.