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V.I. Code tit. 3, § 406 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 22 - Department of Planning and Natural Resources|§ 406. Virgin Islands Museum of Fine Arts

 (a) For the purpose of establishing, maintaining and supervising the collection and exhibition of fine arts and objects and such relics, documents, paintings, artifacts and other historical and related materials as will evidence and illustrate the history of the West Indies and the culture of its inhabitants, particularly of the United States Virgin Islands, there is established, within the Department of Planning and Natural Resources, the Virgin Islands Museum of Fine Arts (hereinafter referred to as the “Museum”), which shall constitute a nonprofit instrumentality of the Government of the United States Virgin Islands. (b) Subject to the supervision and control of the Commissioner of Planning and Natural Resources, the Museum is authorized to perform the following functions: (1) To acquire by purchase, lease, gift, loan or otherwise, and to hold, manage and administer all such property, real or personal, as it deems necessary to carry out its purposes; (2) To accept from the federal government, or any other government, organization, body or agency, public or private, services, equipment, supplies, materials or funds by way of gift, loan or grant; provided that all funds thus acquired by the Museum shall be used for the purpose of this section and no other; (3) To adopt, amend and repeal bylaws; (4) To make contracts as herein authorized, and to sue and be sued in its name; (5) To hire and discharge employees as may be necessary to carry out its activities; (6) To carry on such construction and maintenance work as it may deem necessary in connection with its purposes; and (7) To adopt and issue such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with the provisions of this title, as may be necessary for the operation and maintenance of the Museum, and for the conduct of visitors, patrons and the general public.
V.I. Code tit. 3, § 407 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 22 - Department of Planning and Natural Resources|§ 407. Cross-reference to codified law

 Unless otherwise specifically amended, or unless the context clearly requires a different meaning, any reference in this Code to the Department of Conservation and Cultural Affairs or the V.I. Planning Office existing prior to the date of enactment of the act establishing this Department, or any reference to the Commissioner of Conservation and Cultural Affairs or the Director of the Planning Office shall be deemed to refer and apply to the Department of Planning and Natural Resources and the Planning Office and the Commissioner of said Department and the Assistant Commissioner of Planning, respectively, as established in this chapter.
V.I. Code tit. 3, § 411 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 23 - Department of Health|§ 411. Continuation of Department

 The Department of Health, hereafter in this chapter referred to as the “Department”, is continued as an executive department in the Government of the United States Virgin Islands.
V.I. Code tit. 3, § 412 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 23 - Department of Health|§ 412. Commissioner; appointment; tenure; administration

 (a) At the head of the Department, there shall be a Commissioner of Health, hereafter in this chapter referred to as the “Commissioner”. (b) 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. (c) The Department shall be administered under the supervision and direction of the Commissioner.
V.I. Code tit. 3, § 413 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 23 - Department of Health|§ 413. Assistant Commissioner and deputies; appointment; tenure; functions

 (a) There shall be in the Department an Assistant Commissioner and such deputies as the Governor deems necessary for the proper administration of the Department. The Assistant Commissioner and such deputies shall be appointed by the Governor, and shall hold office during the continuance in office of the Governor by whom they are appointed and until their successors are appointed and qualified, unless sooner removed by the Governor. (b) The Assistant Commissioner and any deputies appointed under this section shall perform such functions as the Commissioner prescribes.
V.I. Code tit. 3, § 414 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 23 - Department of Health|§ 414. Divisions and bureaus; heads; functions

 (a) The Governor may establish within the Department such divisions and bureaus as he deems necessary for the proper administration of the Department. (b) At the head of each division established under this section, there shall be a Director; and at the head of each bureau established under this section, there shall be a Chief of the bureau. (c) The heads of divisions and bureaus shall perform such functions as the Commissioner prescribes; and if any bureaus are established within a division, the director of such division may also serve as chief of any such bureau, and the chief of any such bureau may also serve as the acting chief of other such bureaus within the division.
V.I. Code tit. 3, § 418a (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 23 - Department of Health|§ 418a. Psychological tests

 (a) In addition to the powers and duties specified in section 418 of this chapter, the Department of Health is authorized and directed to administer psychological and drug and alcohol abuse tests to any person or security guard as defined in subsection (g) of section 1301, Title 23, Virgin Islands Code, to determine his or her fitness to carry out his or her job-related duties and responsibilities through the measurement of capacity for stress, intelligence, honesty, judgment, control of aggression, and general mental health. (b) The tests authorized in subsection (a) of this section shall be conducted four times each year by the Department of Health; Provided, That the Department of Health shall cause to be published in two newspapers of general circulation in the Territory notices of such tests at least two weeks in advance of each such test, such notices to include, but not be limited to, information regarding the types of tests to be conducted, the dates and times of such tests, the location of the place or places where such tests are to be conducted, the fee required to be paid, and a statement indicating the successful completion of such tests is a prerequisite for the issuance of a license to have and possess firearms for persons employed by private security guard or investigative agencies. (c) Prior to administering the psychological and drug and alcohol abuse tests authorized in subsection (a) of this section to any person, the Department of Health shall cause to be collected from such person a fee equal to the actual costs of administering such tests, such fee to include a reasonable allowance for overhead.
V.I. Code tit. 3, § 419 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 23 - Department of Health|§ 419. Rules and regulations of Commissioner

 The Commissioner may prescribe rules and regulations, not inconsistent with law or other regulations authorized by law, for the proper administration of the Department, the conduct of its officers and other personnel, the distribution and performance of its business, and the custody, use, and preservation of the records, papers, and property appertaining to it.
V.I. Code tit. 3, § 430 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 24 - Department of Human Services|§ 430. Established; officers; organization

 (a) There is established as an executive department in the Government of the United States Virgin Islands the Department of Human Services (hereinafter, referred to as the “Department”). (b) At the head of the Department there shall be a Commissioner of Human Services (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, one for the District of St. Croix and one for the District of St. Thomas-St. John, and such deputies or division directors as he deems necessary for the efficient operation of the Department. The duties of the officers appointed under this subsection shall be prescribed by the Commissioner consistent with the 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. (e) In organizing the Department, the Governor shall establish a Division of Handicapped Services which, in addition to the powers and duties of the Department applicable to the handicapped, shall serve as the sole source agency for the administration of federal and Virgin Islands programs for the handicapped. Whenever necessary, the Governor shall, by Executive Order, unless otherwise prohibited by law, conform the Division of Handicapped Services by organization or otherwise, to the requirements of federal law to the extent necessary to qualify the Division and the Department for federal funding of programs for the handicapped. The organization of the Division shall include an advisory council consisting of handicapped persons who shall report to the Division head and the Commissioner on policy and programs administered by the Division of Handicapped Services.
V.I. Code tit. 3, § 432 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 24 - Department of Human Services|§ 432. Department as “state agency”

 (a) The Department is designated as the “state agency” for all programs pertaining to youth, children, handicapped, elderly and low-income adults and families whenever such designation is required by federal law for the purpose of participating in federal programs. (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, § 433 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 24 - Department of Human Services|§ 433. Rules and regulations

 The Commissioner may prescribe rules and regulations, consistent with law, for the execution of the powers and duties of the Department, the delivery of services and programs, the conduct of Department officers and personnel and the custody, use and preservation of the records, papers and property of the Department.
V.I. Code tit. 3, § 434 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 24 - Department of Human Services|§ 434. Virgin Islands Criminal Victims Compensation Commission

 (a) There is established the Virgin Islands Criminal Victims Compensation Commission which shall be composed of the Commissioners of the Departments of Human Services, Health, and the V.I. Police Department and the Attorney General, or their designees, as members ex officio. The Commission shall, at its first meeting in each calendar year, elect as its Chairman one of its members and the Commissioner of Human Services shall serve as Executive Secretary of the Commission. For administrative purposes, the Commission shall be an agency of the Government of the United States Virgin Islands within the Department, and shall be subject to the direction of the Commissioner in his capacity as Executive Secretary as expressly provided by law. (b) The Commission shall meet at least once in each quarter and whenever called to a meeting by the Chairman or the Executive Secretary to administer and execute the provisions of Title 34, chapter 7, VIC, or to establish, amend or revise policy or rules and regulations. (c) Three members shall constitute a quorum and no matter requiring the approval or determination of the Commission shall be effectively approved or determined unless it receives the affirmative vote of a majority of the members present and voting, a quorum being present.
V.I. Code tit. 3, § 435 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 24 - Department of Human Services|§ 435. Virgin Islands Learning Center for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

 (a) The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services is authorized and directed to establish and maintain a program to be designated the “Virgin Islands Learning Center for the Blind and Physically Handicapped” (hereinafter referred to as the “Learning Center”). The purpose of the Learning Center shall be to provide educational, counseling, social and related services for blind and physically handicapped persons. (b) The Learning Center shall provide a program of activities and services for blind and physically handicapped persons who are not served or who are unable to be served by existing programs within the specific responsibility of another department or agency of the Government of the Virgin Islands or specifically entrusted to such other agency by law. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, and in addition to such functions, duties and powers as may otherwise be prescribed by law to the Department, the Learning Center shall: (1) provide instruction and educational services designed to meet the special needs of blind and physically handicapped persons; (2) conduct a daily program of social and learning activities designed to enable blind and physically handicapped persons to achieve their full potential for communication with, and adjustment to, the world around them for useful and meaningful participation in society, and for self-fulfillment; (3) provide counseling and referral services; (4) provide facilities for daily social, learning and recreational activities; (5) provide transportation and other supportive services as may be required to assist blind and physically handicapped persons in taking advantage of educational programs and opportunities offered by the Learning Center; and (6) cooperate and coordinate with other agencies of the Government of the United States Virgin Islands in developing programs, services and activities related to the Learning Center's functions. (c) The Learning Center shall be provided with such facilities, equipment and personnel as shall be necessary to the proper performance of the Learning Center's functions. Facilities for the Learning Center program shall be of sufficient number and so located as to be readily accessible to the blind and physically handicapped throughout the Territory. The Department may acquire adequate space for such facilities by renting, leasing or other available means. (d) In addition to such funds as may be appropriated for the use of the Learning Center by the Legislature, the Department may accept gifts, bequests, devises, matching funds or other consideration for use in performing the work of the Learning Center.
V.I. Code tit. 3, § 437 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 24 - Department of Human Services|§ 437. Cross-reference to codified law

 Any reference in this Code, other than for historical purposes, to the Department of Social Welfare, the Office of Community Services, the Virgin Islands Community Action Agency, the Youth Services Administration, the Commission on Youth, the Commission on Aging, the Board of Social Welfare, the Commission on the Handicapped or the Developmental Disabilities Council, which department, commission, board, agency or council existed prior to the date of enactment of the act establishing this Department, or any reference in this Code to the Commissioner of Social Welfare or the heads of said commissions, board, agencies and council shall be deemed to refer and apply to the Department of Human Services and the Commissioner of Human Services, respectively.
V.I. Code tit. 3, § 703 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 27 - Retirement of Personnel; Federal Benefits|§ 703. Membership

 The following persons shall be included as members: (a) Any person who is an employee and in service on September 30, 1959, shall become a member as of the date of establishment. (b) Any person who becomes an employee on or after the date of establishment shall become a member as a condition of employment, provided such person is under age 55 on the date of appointment. Contributions by such person shall begin immediately, provided that he shall be eligible for duty disability and death benefits from the first day of service subject to the qualifying conditions prescribed for the payment of such benefits. (c) Any person whose position and salary are specifically fixed in the annual appropriation acts. (d) Any person employed by the employer who is not elsewhere excluded by the Virgin Islands Code from membership and whose term of employment is for at least one year, provided that an initial appointment to a position for the remainder of the then current fiscal year be considered as meeting this requirement. (e) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, any person who is over 55 years of age on the date of his first appointment and who elects the option referred to in subsection (i), section 704 of this chapter. (f) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, a person who reenters government service may elect not to be a member of the System if the person is 60 years of age or older and is not receiving a retirement annuity from the System. (g) Any employee whose services are compensated on a contractual fee or per diem basis and who works exclusively for the Government at least 40 hours per week may be included as a member and receive service credit for such period by paying contributions pursuant to section 704 of this chapter. (h) The following persons shall be excluded from membership in the system: (1) Any casual employee. (2) Any part-time employee who does not regularly work at least 50 percent of the normal work period. (3) Any provisional employee.
V.I. Code tit. 3, § 706a (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 27 - Retirement of Personnel; Federal Benefits|§ 706a. Limitation on compensation of retired contractual employees

 No retiree of the federal government, the Government of the United States Virgin Islands, or of the private sector shall be employed by the Government of the Virgin Islands on a contractual basis the compensation of which exceeds the highest rate of salary received by that employee before retirement and in any case such rate of compensation shall not exceed $55,000 per year.
V.I. Code tit. 3, § 709 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 27 - Retirement of Personnel; Federal Benefits|§ 709. Duty-connected death annuity

 (a) Upon death of a member before retirement as the proximate result of bodily injuries sustained or a hazard undergone while in the performance and within the scope of his duties, if such injuries or hazard were not the consequence of the wilful misconduct of the member, the surviving widow of the member shall be entitled to an annuity equal to 40 percent of the annual compensation of the member at the date of death of the member, to continue during her widowhood. This annuity shall be increased by 10 percent of the member's compensation on account of each unmarried minor child under age 18, subject to a maximum payment to a widow and children of 60 percent of compensation. If there be no widow or if the widow dies or remarries before any child of such deceased member shall have attained the age of 18 years, then each child under said age shall receive an annuity of 10 percent of the member's compensation, to continue until each child attains age 18, subject to a limitation of 50 percent of compensation to all minor children. If there be no widow or children under age 18 then payment of annuity shall be made to the dependent father and dependent mother of the member, at the rate of 25 percent of compensation to each, for life, provided, that if none of the aforementioned beneficiaries is living at the death of the member, no duty-connected death annuity shall be paid under the provisions hereof. (b) Adopted children shall be eligible for benefits hereunder provided the proceedings for adoption shall have been initiated at least one year prior to the date of death of the member. (c) Where any payment under any section of this chapter is due a minor, or a person mentally incompetent or under other legal disability, such payment may be made to the person who is constituted guardian or other fiduciary by the law of the Virgin Islands, or the place of residence of such claimant, or is otherwise legally vested with the care of the claimant or his estate; Provided, That where no guardian or other fiduciary of the person under legal disability has been appointed under the laws of the Virgin Islands or the place of residence of the claimant, payment may be made to any person who in the judgment of the System is responsible for the care of the claimant, and such payment shall be a bar to recovery to any other person.
V.I. Code tit. 3, § 710 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 27 - Retirement of Personnel; Federal Benefits|§ 710. Nonduty disability retirement annuity

 (a) Any member under age 60 having at least 9 years of credited service who becomes totally and permanently disabled for service, either mentally or physically, from any cause other than duty disability shall be entitled to a nonduty disability annuity. (b) Such annuity shall begin to accrue upon termination of payments to the employee by the Government of amounts representing full compensation, part compensation or any other form of compensation; Provided, That if written application for such annuity is not filed with the System within 60 days of the date of termination of such compensation payments, the annuity shall begin to accrue as of the day 60 days prior to the receipt of such application. (c) A member shall be considered totally and permanently disabled only after the System has received (1) written certification by at least two licensed and practicing physicians, selected by the Board, that the member is totally and likely to be permanently disabled for further performance of the duties of any assigned position in the service of the employer, and (2) written certification from the employer that the member has been separated from the service of the employer because of a total and permanent disability of such nature as to reasonably prevent further service for the employer, and as a consequence is not entitled to compensation from the employer. (d) The amount of disability retirement annuity shall be equal to 2 percent of average compensation for each year of credited service at date of disability, subject to a minimum of 20 percent of average compensation and a maximum of 60 percent of average compensation in an amount not to exceed $65,000 per annum, exclusive of any cost of living annuity, bonuses or adjustments. Any payments by the employer representing salary or part salary shall be applied to reduce the amount of the annuity payable to the member. (e) The recipient of a non-duty disability annuity shall provide earnings and medical information as requested by the System to verify disability claims. If the recipient fails to provide requested information, the non-duty disability annuity must be discontinued until the time as the requested information is provided. When the requested information is provided, the non-duty disability annuity resumes.