Reinstatement of the Monuments Council of St. Eustatius

Required Skills and Competencies

1. Chairperson

Profile: The Chairperson provides overall leadership and direction to the Monuments Council. This individual ensures that meetings are conducted in an orderly, transparent, and impartial manner and that advice to the Executive Council reflects balanced and well-reasoned consideration. The Chairperson serves as the primary liaison between the Council and the Executive Council.

Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in leadership or governance, preferably within the public sector or a heritage-related institution.

• In-depth knowledge of cultural heritage, monuments, or historical preservation.

• Strong understanding of Statia’s historical context, built heritage, and cultural identity.

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to summarize complex discussions clearly.

• Proven record of impartial decision-making and maintaining neutrality in diverse discussions.

• Commitment to confidentiality, transparency, and procedural fairness.

2. Secretary

Profile: The Secretary manages all administrative, procedural, and correspondence tasks of the Council. This includes preparing meeting agendas, distributing documents, recording minutes, maintaining the Council’s records, and ensuring that advice and recommendations are properly transmitted to the Executive Council. The Secretary supports continuity and institutional memory for the Council.

Criteria:

• Educational background or experience in administration, policy, heritage coordination, or communication.
• Excellent organizational and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in record-keeping, document management, and meeting preparation.
• Familiarity with governmental procedures, reporting requirements, and confidentiality standards.
• Ability to coordinate effectively

3. Treasurer

Profile: The Treasurer is responsible for ensuring financial accountability related to the Council’s activities and for monitoring the use of any funds linked to heritage conservation projects or grants under the Council’s advisory scope. The Treasurer assists in reviewing financial implications of proposals submitted for advice and ensures compliance with the Public Entity’s financial policies.

Criteria:

• Basic knowledge or experience in finance, administration, or record-keeping;
• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to maintain simple financial logs or reports;
• Reliable and transparent in handling reimbursements or small expenditures;
• Able to collaborate closely other departments.
• Demonstrates integrity and accountability in all financial matters.

4. Members

Profile: Members of the Monuments Council contribute their professional knowledge and independent judgment in advising on all matters concerning the identification, designation, preservation, restoration, and maintenance of monuments on St. Eustatius. Collectively, the members should reflect a balance of technical, historical, cultural, legal, and planning expertise.

Incompatibility and Eligibility Requirements

As stated in Article 7 of the Islands Decree on the Monuments Council Sint Eustatius 2020, the following persons cannot be appointed:

1. Members of Parliament and members of the Council of Advice;
2. Ministers and State Secretaries;
3. Members or employees of the General Audit Chamber;
4. Island Council Members and Commissioners;
5. Civil servants employed at the Unit Public Works and Services, the Directorate of Economy, Nature and Infrastructure (ENI), or Domain Management of the Public Entity St. Eustatius;
6. Any board member or director of the St. Eustatius Monument Foundation;