TYPES OF LEGISLATION IN THE NETHERLANDS ANTILLES
Legislation can derive from several levels of government
The Netherlands Antilles is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and consists of five islands: Curacao, Bonaire, St. Maarten, St. Eustatius and Saba. Both the Netherlands Antilles and the five island have legislative powers. The three constituent parts of the Kingdom – the Netherlands, Aruba and the Netherlands Antilles – are of equal status.
The Charter of the Kingdom (het Statuut) establishes the form of cooperation between the members of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It covers both common responsibilities and competencies.
State Ordinances are made by the …
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