The new Island Council were sworn in on Tuesday, October 05 at 9.00am in the Dr. A.C. Wathey Legislative Hall.
The 15 members of the Island Council took the oath of office and they also automatically became members of Country Sint Maarten parliament.
The Chairman of the Island Council opened the meeting followed by an official introduction to the session. This was followed by the appointment of members of the Executive Council, the chairperson of the Central Committee and vice chairperson, and speeches by members of the Island Council and Commissioners.
Four Commissioners were sworn in on October 5th 2010. These persons will be commissioners for only 5 days. The 4 Commissioners that were voted for were Mr.Micheal Ferrier, Mrs.Josianne Fleming-Artsen, Mr.Maurice Lake and Mr.Roy Marlin.
On October 10th 2010, the New Parliamentary Senators and Ministers will be sworn in.
Mrs.Josianne Fleming-Artsen as she is being sworn in
Mr.Maurice Lake as he is being sworn in
Mr.Roy Marlin as he is being sworn in
Mr.Michael Ferrier as he is being sworn in