Ordinances & Decrees
Intro
We are still in the process of organising and transferring our ordinances & decrees to make them easier for you to find. Thank you for your patience and understanding. In the meantime, you can access older documents through our online archive: https://minbzk.sitearchief.nl/?subsite=statiagovernment#archive
Updates and eases restrictions while maintaining safety measures against COVID-19. Repealed and replaced by AB 2020 no 47.
Introduces stricter lockdown measures in response to a growing number of local COVID-19 cases. Repealed and replaced by AB 2020 no 46.
Regulates the right of Island Council members to request administrative assistance and outlines how that support must be provided by the griffier (registrar) or civil service staff.
Sets out the official responsibilities of the Eilandgriffier (Registrar) of Sint Eustatius.
Sets out the Code of Conduct for members of the island government, including Island Council members, commissioners, and the Island Governor. It addresses issues such as integrity, conflicts of interest, secondary functions, gifts, use of public resources, public accountability, transparency, and handling confidential information. It also provides guidelines for declarations of gifts over $50, sponsored travel, and procedures for dealing with breaches of conduct.
Establishes the structure, roles, and meeting procedures of Eilandsraadscommissies (Island Council committees).
Sets out the rules and procedures for how the Island Council (Eilandsraad) of Sint Eustatius conducts its meetings. It covers meeting structure, voting procedures, the role of the chairperson, how members may ask questions, and the public’s right to attend.
Strengthens COVID-19 measures by introducing a curfew from 19:00 to 06:00, banning all gatherings and events (including weddings and government meetings), and requiring face masks and 1.5-metre distancing. Repealed and replaced by AB 2020 no 45.
Reintroduces strict COVID-19 restrictions in response to three new infections on the island: two imported and one of unknown origin. It limits gatherings to fewer than 15 people, closes non-essential businesses (including bars and gyms), and requires social distancing and face masks in public. Schools and childcare services are suspended except for children of essential workers. Entry to the island is prohibited for non-residents, and quarantine rules are enforced. Repealed and replaced by AB 2020 no 39.
Updates COVID-19 rules, focusing on border control and quarantine to prevent virus reintroduction after a new imported case. Repealed and replaced by AB 2020 no 38.
