Advances to Members of Parliament

 

(1)               Advances to Members must only be made in accordance with the current Report of Parliament and with the prior approval of the Chief Accountant.

 

(2)               When approving advances, the Chief Accountant. must:

(a)          require the provision of a bill of sale, mortgage, or similar securities to ensure the payment or recovery of the advance;

(b)          require payment of a deposit of at least 10% of the value of the vehicle or boat;

(c)           require an insurance policy be taken out and maintained for the term of the advance. The policy should include the interest of the Ministry of Finance in the property; and

(d)          require that the advance be paid within a period not exceeding four years for new vehicles, or in the case of second hand vehicles, three years.  

 

(Financial Instructions 2005 s(53))