Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

14.   Borrowing Plan

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    (1)   In carrying out the function under section 11(2)(a)(iii), the Unit shall prepare a Borrowing Plan that —

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      (a)     is for the Central Government for each financial year to meet the aggregate estimated borrowing requirements of the Central Government for the financial year;

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      (b)     is based on the approved Strategy and the annual cash flow forecast for the Central Government;

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      (c)     includes —

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        (i)     planned borrowing operations over the financial year,

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        (ii)     the public debt instruments to be used, and

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        (iii)     the indicative timing of borrowing;

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      (d)     may be updated during the financial year and the update must be laid before Parliament within 3 months after the end of the financial year.