The Island Council
The Island Council is the highest administrative body of the public entity. The council adopts the budget, policy and regulations. It also monitors the preparation and implementation of policy by the Executive Council.
The members are elceted by voters in a general election. This means each member is a representative of the people and serves the general interest. The council consist of five members who are elected every four years.
The Independent Chairperson of the Island Council is the Government Commissioner.
Members Island Council
Members who hold secondary positions are indicated with P meaning these are paid position, and NP meaning they are not paid for these positions.
Progressive Labor Party (PLP)
Ms. Rechelline M.C. Leerdam
Email : rechelline.leerdam@statiagov.com
Secondary Positions :
PLP Leader ------ NP
Board Member SEVA-volleyball ------ NP
Employee AmSpec Services LLCP ------ P
Mr Glenville W. Schmidt - Chairman of the Central Committee
Email : glenville.schmidt@statiagov.com
Secondary Positions :
Director Statia Motors NV ------ P
Director FIMASER NV ------ P
Mr. Clyde I van Putten
E-mail : clyde.vanputten@statiagov.com
Secondary Positions :
Exempted civil servant : Licenses Unit, Statia Government ------ P
Democrotic Party ( DP )
Mrs. Raquel Spanner - Carty
Email : Raquel.spanner-carty@statiagov.com
Secondary Positions :
DP Leader ------ NP
Team Leader SZW RCN ------ P
Mrs. C.A. Mercedes Lopes - Spanner
Email : mercedes.lopes@statiagov.com
Secondary Positions :
Exempted civil servant : protocol Senior employee ------ P
Davon & Mercedes Ent. N.V. ------ NP
Exempted civil servant : protocol Senior employee ------ P
Davon & Mercedes Ent. N.V. ----- NP