On Sunday afternoon the attached letter was sent to the Lt. Governor of St. Maarten informing him that the five members of the National Alliance and the independent member Louie Laveist have reached agreement on the formation of a new Executive Council.
William V. Marlin.
Philipsburg, May 24, 2009
The Lt. Governor of the island territory of
Sint Maarten,
Government Administration Building
Clem Labega Square,
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten.
Subject: Formation of a new Executive Council
Honorable Lt. Governor,
The undersigned, William V. Marlin, Frans Richardson, Hyacinth Richardson, Patrick Illidge and Rodolphe Samuel, all members of the island council of Sint Maarten and of the National Alliance, and Louie A. Laveist, independent member of the island council of Sint Maarten, hereby inform you that they have reached agreement on the formation of a new Executive Council, which enjoys the support of a majority of the membership of the island council of Sint Maarten.
In view of the aforementioned, the undersigned hereby request an urgent meeting of the island council of Sint Maarten to commence the process of putting the new Executive Council in office.
Please confirm receipt hereof and the date of the requested meeting of the island council.
We are,
Respectfully Yours,
William V. Marlin. Louie A. Laveist. Frans Richardson.
Hyacinth Richardson. Patrick Illidge. Rodolphe Samuel.