Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs and Consumer Protection

The Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection has scheduled a meeting for Friday, August 8, 2025, at 9:30 AM in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands to provide updates on the following agency and bills:

BLOCK I                                                                                                          9:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.

The Committee will receive testimony on the operations of the Board of Elections including but not limited to enabling law and jurisdiction, current department challenges, a plan of action to resolve challenges and the following:

All matters relative to the discussion on the status, functions and operations of the agency.

Invited Testifier:
Mr. Raymond J. Williams, Chairman of the Board of Elections
Ms. Caroline Fawkes, Supervisor of the Board of Elections

LUNCH                                                                                                           11:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

BLOCK II                                                                                                         11:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.

Bill No. 36-0071     An Act amending title 18 Virgin Islands Code, section 232 to provide the process for political parties to choose their nominees for public offices.

Invited Testifiers:
Mr. John Yob, Chairman of the Republican Party
Ms. Carol Burke, Chairperson of the Democratic Party
Ms. Caroline Fawkes, Supervisor of the Board of Elections

Bill No. 36-0073     An Act amending title 18 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 1, section 4 and title 18 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 3, section 41 relating to the powers of the Supervisor of Elections and the Board of Elections.

Invited Testifier:
Mr. Raymond J. Williams, Chairman of the Board of Elections