2023 Laws not yet authenticated through a Commencement Order

Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

4.   Functions of the Agency

The functions of the Agency are —

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    (a)     to identify products and services for community tourism;

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    (b)     to create, manage, develop and market a brand for community tourism;

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    (c)     to establish a website for community tourism;

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    (d)     in collaboration with the Authority and Ministry, to design marketing strategies for the promotion of a community tourism product;

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    (e)     to create, develop, sell, market and enhance a distinct product and service for community tourism;

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    (f)     to collaborate with a constituency council to encourage and facilitate the establishment and enhancement of public amenities, public facilities and community services to support community tourism;

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    (g)     to provide training, business development and capacity building programmes for a business or partnership business;

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    (h)     to receive, evaluate and make recommendations, through the Chief Executive Officer, on proposals to the Board;

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    (i)     to facilitate and promote investment opportunities and linkages for the benefit of a partnership business;

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    (j)     to monitor compliance with the terms and conditions of a partnership agreement;

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    (k)     to issue an Operating Manual to a partner;

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    (l)     to facilitate applications for tax relief;

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    (m)     to educate the public on community tourism;

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    (n)     to keep proper records of accounts in accordance with generally accepted international accounting standards;

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    (o)     to prepare and retain financial statements in respect of each financial year;

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    (p)     to prepare a strategic plan, financial plan, operation plan and business plan;

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    (q)     to prepare estimates of revenue and expenditure;

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    (r)     to issue a compliance letter to a partnership business;

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    (s)     to advise the Minister on all matters relating to community tourism;

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    (t)     to perform other functions specified in this Act.