SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) – The Electoral Council hereby reminds all registered political parties that in accordance with article 37 paragraph 1 of the National Ordinance on Registration and Finances of Political Parties, they are required to submit to the Electoral Council a chronological register of donations of all donations received throughout the year 2024, be it in cash, by transfer or in kind, before February 1st, 2025. Political parties who did not receive any donations in 2024 must also submit a signed register.

All registered political parties, including parties that did not participate in the January 9th, 2024 parliamentary election or the August 19th, 2024 snap election must maintain and submit a register of donations.

In addition, with regard to the snap parliamentary election that was held on August 19th, 2024, the Electoral Council hereby notifies all candidates that pursuant to article 33 paragraph 2 of the National Ordinance on Registration and Finances of Political Parties all candidates must maintain from the moment that they have been designated as a candidate by their political party a register of all donations received. Further, pursuant to article 37 paragraph 2, all candidates must submit a copy of their register of donations, be it monetary or in kind, within one month after election day, provided with a declaration signed by the candidate. For candidates who have not yet submitted their donation registration, this must also be done.

The Electoral Council advises all party boards to carefully monitor donations received by their candidates and – when necessary – to assist their candidates with the accurate registration of donations. Each candidate is required to date and sign his/her donations register and to certify that this is completed accurately and truthfully. Non-compliance with or violation of the National Ordinance on Registration and Finances of Political Parties is subject to penalty.

For further information, the Electoral Council can be contacted via:
Phone: 543 9888 or 522 5154
Email: [email protected]

Visit the official website of the Electoral Council via:
Website: www.ecsxm.org

Or visit the Electoral Council Office Location:
Joeliva Building, Charles Voges Street #7
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten