THE CONSTITUTION OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS

CHAPTER 5 THE LEGISLATURE

Miscellaneous

85 Recalling dissolved House of Assembly in case of emergency
If, between a dissolution of the House of Assembly and the next ensuing general election, an emergency arises of such a nature that, in the opinion of the Governor, it is necessary for the House to be recalled, the Governor may, acting after consultation with the Premier, summon the House that has been dissolved, and that House shall thereupon be deemed (except for the purposes of section 86) not to have been dissolved, but shall be deemed (except as aforesaid) to be dissolved on the date on which the next ensuing general election is held.