Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 48 : Section 1573


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 1573. Time, frequency, and duration of regular sessions; special sessions; place of holding

      (a) Regular sessions of the legislature shall be held annually,
    commencing on the second Monday in January (unless the legislature
    shall by law fix a different date), and shall continue for such
    term as the legislature may provide. The Governor may call special
    sessions of the legislature at any time when in his opinion the
    public interest may require it. No legislation shall be considered
    at any special session other than that specified in the call
    therefor or in any special message by the Governor to the
    legislature while in such session. All sessions of the legislature
    shall be open to the public.
      (b) Sessions of the legislature shall be held in the capital of
    the Virgin Islands at Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas.



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