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Kwajalein Atoll Development Authority Act, 2016 (P.L. 2016-22).

Country/Territory
Marshall Islands
Document type
Legislation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to repeal Title 10 of the MIRC, Chapter 7, the Kwajalein Atoll Development Authority Act to replace with a new act to provide programs and services to the Kwajalein landowner communities at Ebeye and other Marshallese communities within Kwajalein Atoll impacted by the presence of the United States on Kwajalein Atoll; to ensure better fiscal responsibility and accountability to the people of Kwajalein Atoll; and for other purposes.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Land & soil
Keyword
Agricultural development Community management Access right Liability/compensation Data collection/reporting Institution Land tenure Local government Ownership Special fund Traditional rights/customary rights
Geographical area
Micronesia, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act commences on 18 October 2016.
Abstract

This Act lays down provisions on the establishment, powers and duties of the Kwajalein Atoll Development Authority; organization and management of the Authority by the Board; disclosure of, and disqualification for, interest of the members of the Board; staff of the Authority; liability of the Authority, its members, and employees; policies, purposes and functions of the Authority; establishment of the Kwajalein Atoll Development Authority Fund; and reporting to the Cabinet.

Full text
English
Website
rmiparliament.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

Kwajalein Atoll Development Authority Restoration Act 2008 (P.L.2008-1).

Legislation | Marshall Islands | 2008

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Special fund, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX