The 15 members of the Island Council will take the oath of office and they will also automatically become members of Country St Maarten parliament.
The road in front of the Government Administration Building will be closed to vehicular traffic and only accessible to official government vehicles and the guests who will be attending the official ceremonies.
Barricades will be erected and the area cordoned off. Security staff will be available to allow access to the cordoned area. Parking won't be allowed on the shoulder near the building.
The Chairman of the Island Council will open the meeting followed by an official introduction to the session. This will be 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.
