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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Election Tracker
Guernsey
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Election Date: April 20, 2004
Abstract: At Stake: States of DeliberationAt Stake: States of Deliberation
Background
The island of Guernsey and other Channel Islands—including Alderney, Sark and Herm—were once part of the Dukedom of Normandy, alternating between French and English control during medieval times. The islands, now a dependency of the Crown, were the only British soil occupied by German troops in World War II.
Guernsey's political structure went through a complete transformation after the Apr. 21 election. The system of 43 committees to oversee the government was substituted by nine departments, four committees, a treasury and a policy council. A chief minister became the country's top authority in matters of external affairs. The changes were approved in May 2002.
Approximately 45,000 residents were eligible to participate in the vote.
Voting went on without any major incidents on Apr. 21. A total of 45 legislators were elected out of 82 non-partisan candidates.
On May 1, the States of Deliberation chose Laurie Morgan as chief minister. Morgan received 26 votes from lawmakers, while Bernard Flouquet got 19 ballots.
Political Players
Queen: Elizabeth II
Lieutenant-Governor: Sir John Foley
Bailiff: Sir De Vic Graham Carey
Chief Minister: Laurie Morgan
The chief minister is chosen by the States of Deliberation.
Legislative Branch: The Guernsey States of Deliberation have 59 members; 45 members are elected in six multi-seat and four single-seat constituencies, 10 members represent the parish authorities, two members are elected by the States of Alderney, plus the bailiff and the deputy bailiff.
Results of Last Election:
Guernsey States of Deliberation - Apr. 21, 2004
45 non-partisan members were elected.
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