Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2022)

PART 13
STATUTORY BODY

78.   Responsibilities of a statutory body

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    (1)     A statutory body shall —

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      (a)     be subject to the financial oversight of, and be accountable to the responsible Minister, accounting officer, and any other person or entity designated by the Minister;

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      (b)     have the same financial year as the Government;

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      (c)     maintain proper accounting records consistent with internationally accepted accounting principles and standards for the purpose of recording all transactions relating to its undertakings, funds, activities and property;

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      (d)     submit, on the request of the Minister, reports and other information required under this Act;

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      (e)     submit estimates of revenue and expenditure for 2 subsequent financial years for approval of the Minister.

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    (2)     Notwithstanding subsection (1), the Minister shall, in consultation with the responsible Minister, prescribe specific responsibilities as it relates to public finance management of the board or controlling body of a statutory body.