Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2022)

19.   Submission of Budget Estimates

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    (1)   The Board shall, in such form and by such dates as may be prescribed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, prepare and submit to the Minister, estimates of income receivable and the expenditure to be incurred during each financial year (including any supplementary estimates), and the Minister shall present the said estimates to the House of Assembly and the Senate with such amendments, if any, as he or she may consider necessary.

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    (2)   Except with the approval of the Minister, no further sum shall be expended in any financial year other than that provided in the estimates relating to such financial year.