Bonaire government clarifies: No divisions in Executive Board decision-making
Deputy Weber corrects media reports suggesting internal conflicts within Bonaire’s Executive Board. The government assures all financial decisions were made unanimously, ensuring stability for residents and stakeholders.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Issue Addressed | Media reports of divisions within the Executive Board |
| Deputy Involved | Deputy Weber |
| Media Outlets | Boneriano (newspaper), Tra’i Merdia (radio programme) |
| Decision-Making Process | All financial decisions unanimously adopted by the full Executive Board |
| Legal Frameworks | WolBES and Wet FinBES |
| Location | Public Entity Bonaire |
The Executive Board of Bonaire is responsible for the island’s financial and administrative governance, ensuring compliance with Dutch Caribbean regulations. Deputy Weber’s role involves overseeing financial policy and maintaining transparency in decision-making processes.
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Correction regarding statements on decision-making by the Executive Board
This statement formally corrects the reporting on alleged divisions.
In response to recent coverage in the daily newspaper Boneriano and statements made on the radio programme Tra’i Merdia, Deputy Weber wishes to clarify the facts regarding decision-making within the Executive Board.
The media has portrayed the portfolio holder within the Executive Board as having been obstructed or "outvoted" when making agreements with the College Financieel Toezicht (Cft). This representation is factually incorrect.
The Deputy states the following:
- All decisions regarding the financial management of the Public Entity Bonaire were unanimously adopted by the full Executive Board.
- There has never been a vote in which proposals by the portfolio holder were rejected by the other members of the board.
- Collaboration within the Executive Board is based on collegiality and in accordance with the legal frameworks of the WolBES and Wet FinBES.
The Deputy regrets that inaccurate interpretations in the media have cast doubt on the unity of policy and the integrity of the Governor and the other members of the Executive Board. This statement formally corrects the reporting on alleged divisions.