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DRAFT MOTION PARLIAMENT OF ST. MAARTEN In its meeting of today, November 2017 Considering: The motion of the Parliament dated November 2n d , 2017, expressing Parliament's lack of confidence in Government's ability to take Sint Maarten out of the morass of uncertainty we are currently in as a nation. The same motion of the Parliament expressing no confidence in the following Ministers: William Marlin, Silveria Jacobs, Christopher Emmanuel, Rafael Boasman, Melissa Arrindell — Doncher and Richard Gibson. The last ditch attempts by the Prime Minister to save face by invoking article 59 of the Constitution of Sint Maarten and dissolving the Parliament. The legal and practical arguments against an election at this time, as expressed by amongst others the Central Voting Bureau and Electoral Council. The total disregard for the petitions, expressions and general sentiments of the people of Sint Maarten. That an election in January 2018 as promulgated by the Prime Minister is adding insult to injury, is morally unfair and uncaring. The cries of the people against this injustice. The failings of the Prime Minister of Sint Maarten before, during and after hurricane Irma. Resolves; To discharge Mr. William Marlin of his duties as Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs with immediate effect; That the acting Prime Minister Mr. Rafael Boasman will act as Prime Minister of Sint Maarten in the interim. To call on H.E the Governor of Sint Maarten to formalize and effectuate this decision of Parliament with immediate effect. And goes over to the order the day, Signature/Signat 1L S.Bijlani C. Brownbill Copies of this motion to be sent to: The Governor of Sint Maarten The Government of Sint Maarten The Parliament of Aruba The Parliament of Curacao The Government of Aruba The Government of Curacao The Kingdom Government ifyi 04-0-0 VI c.2 " PARLIAMENT OF SINT MAARTEN Friday, November 10, 2017, Public Meeting no. 08 Voting list NO. NAME VOOR/FOR TEGEN/AGAINST 1. S.A. Wescot-Williams X 2. acidL_A G. tawvi X 3. cs,..4 E girrth_wlimll X 4. ct ctil2A IA 1,4 r-, II \—ovtoov / p n Fri Ge9v\m.,)s 6. l u rlove E ?c 7. OYAU-Dd 1 11.K irt-otni 8. ' a.vvi-cwct r- . L e 9. A treX,VilAhn 1\ tdt C t P If S 10. r V7 en trty2 C. po.ot--ophi el-- 11.--1-- 71 0 G di c9 lot 12. 13. 14. 15. .

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