HARBOUR VIEW--Governor Eugene Holiday has requested that National Alliance (NA) leader incumbent Member of Parliament William Marlin form a new government for the country as "formateur." The Governor, based on the results of two days of consultations, met with Marlin Tuesday to make his request. Marlin is to present him the final report of the formation process ultimately by September 24.
Marlin is charged with forming a new government, based on a majority in Parliament, and consisting of ministers "who are committed to the promotion of the wellbeing" of St. Maarten and dedicated to jointly execute a governing accord, to be agreed upon by the coalition partners NA, Democratic Party and United St. Maarten Party.
The Governor requested the formateur "to give priority" to the completion of the process to establish the 2015 budget and to the promotion of decision making on the different reports on integrity of the public administration and the execution of the reports' recommendations.
The Governor emphasized to Marlin the importance of the strict observance of the regulatory requirements, including the screening criteria, applicable to the appointment of candidate-ministers.
