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Description *** Board Members will be paid $75.00 / meeting*** In accordance with Virgin Islands Code Title 24 6 Wage Board-Composition; appointment; quorum; compensation, The Virgin Islands Wage Board, heretofore established within the Department of Labor, is continued within the Department. The Wage Board shall be composed of eight (8) members as follows: Seven voting members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Legislature. At all times at least one member shall be a woman, at least two shall be citizens residing within the area comprising St

Thomas and St. John, and at least two shall be citizens residing in St Croix. Employers and employees shall be represented by two voting members each and the public shall be represented by 3 members; and The Commissioner of Labor, or his designee, shall be a member ex officio, without vote, and shall be the Secretary of the Board.

Duties and Responsibilities In accordance with: Virgin Islands Code Title 24, 7, 8 and 9. The Board, within the context of this subchapter and the requirements of due process, shall have at a minimum, the following powers, and responsibilities: The wage board shall make regular and systematic investigations and studies of wages, hours, and working conditions for occupations affected by this chapter, including the annual reconsideration of all wage orders issued pursuant to this chapter. The wage board shall classify each industry or occupation into not less than three major categories or classes of employment and shall prescribe a wage rate for each category or class of employment.

In the case of the construction industry, the wage board shall prescribe a minimum wage rate for each of the following major categories of employment: (1) laborers; (2) helpers and semi-skilled workers; (3) truck drivers; (4) skilled craftsmen such as masons, carpenters, electricians, and plumbers; (5) steel workers; and (6) heavy equipment operators such as bulldozer and crane operators. The wage board may prescribe overtime or part-time rates, special rates for special or extra work, limitations on deductions from wages for board, lodging, apparel, or other facilities or services customarily furnished by the employer to his employees. The wage board may also prescribe a suitable scale of wages for learners and apprentices at rates less than the minimum wage otherwise applicable to the occupation.

The wage board may also prescribe maximum hours of work and other labor conditions required for the maintenance of health and safety and general well-being of employees. The wage board may prescribe a maximum workweek of up to 40 hours before overtime rates must be paid to service personnel employed in the tourist service and restaurant industries. The wage board shall prescribe the minimum recruitment wage pursuant to chapter 6 of this title and may prescribe a minimum workweek guarantee of not less than 20 hours nor more than 50 hours per week as provided for by section 124(d)(4) [sic] of this title.

In prescribing minimum wages pursuant to the powers and duties of this chapter, the wage board shall, to the best of its ability, protect the health, welfare, and economy of the people of the Virgin Islands and promote full employment. In addition to the performance of its functions as prescribed by statute, the Board may perform such related functions as the Governor, or the Commissioner of Labor may request. Powers: In prescribing minimum wage rates, the wage board shall request evidence from any interested party and, without being bound by any technical rules of evidence or procedure, shall consider, among other relevant factors: the amount of compensation necessary to provide adequate maintenance and to protect the health, safety, and general well-being of the workers; such factors as would guide a court in a suit for the reasonable value of services rendered where services are rendered at the request of the employer without contract as to the amount of the wage to be paid; and the wages, including overtime and premium rates, paid in the Virgin Islands for work of like or comparable character by employers who maintain reasonable minimum wage standards.

The Commissioner shall present to the wage board all evidence and information in his possession relating to wages, hours of work and conditions of work in the occupations currently under investigation, and all other information which he may deem relevant to the establishment of minimum wage rates, maximum hours of work and other labor conditions for the persons in such occupations. The wage board shall have the power to administer oaths and to require by subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of all books, records and other evidence relative to any matters under investigation. Such subpoenas shall be signed and issued by the chairman of the wage board and may be served in the same manner as subpoenas issued by the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands or may be served by registered mail receipted by the person subpoenaed and such subpoenas shall have the same effect as if issued out of the Municipal Court of the Virgin Islands.

The wage board shall have the power to cause depositions of witnesses, residing within or outside the Virgin Islands, to be taken in the manner prescribed for like depositions in civil actions in the Superior Court. Minimum Qualifications Demonstrated experience or knowledge in labor relations, employee rights, workforce development, or industry practices. Position Factors FACTOR 1 - KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of Virgin Islands wage and labor laws.

Analytical skills to evaluate wage standards, employment practices, and economic impacts. Ability to review evidence and testimony to establish fair minimum wage standards. Strong judgment and impartiality in balancing employer, employee, and public interests.

Communication and collaboration skills to engage with industry stakeholders, workers, and government representatives. FACTOR 2 - SUPERVISORY CONTROLS The Board shall elect annually one of its members to serve as its chairman, and one as vice chairman. All members may be removed by the Governor for cause; Five members present at a scheduled meeting shall constitute a quorum and no act shall be valid unless voted for by an affirmative vote of a majority of the members present.

In addition to the performance of its functions as prescribed by statute, the Board may perform such related functions as the Governor or the Commissioner of Labor may request. FACTOR 3 - GUIDELINES Members serve three-year terms beginning on July 1st. Appointments made to fill unexpired terms shall be for the remainder of the term only.

Non-government employees serving on the Board shall receive: A stipend of $75 per meeting (3 V.I.C. 65); Per diem and travel reimbursement consistent with Government regulations. The Board shall convene annually on the third Monday in January and as otherwise directed to carry out its duties

FACTOR 4 - COMPLEXITY Members of the Board are Subject to removal by the Governor for cause. FACTOR 5 - SCOPE & EFFECT The Virgin Islands Wage Board was created to make regular and systematic investigations and studies of wages, hours, and working conditions for occupations affected by 24 V.I.C Chapter 1, also to conduct annual reconsideration of all wage orders issued. FACTOR 6 - PURPOSE OF CONTACTS The Wage Board shall convene on the third Monday in January of each year and remain in session for so long as it is necessary to carry out its duties as provided under Title 24 of The Virgin Islands Code

The Board may remain convened or may reconvene on its own motion to perform such other functions as prescribed by the Governor or Commissioner of Labor. Necessary Special Qualifications Must be a resident of the Virgin Islands, with preference for representation as required by statute. Commitment to fairness, integrity, and public service.

Ability to serve without conflict of interest in matters before the Board.