A non-binding referendum on allowing the direct election of the Alderney representatives of the States of Guernsey was held in Alderney in September and October 2003.[1] However, the validity of the procedure was disputed. The proposal was approved by 70% of those who answered the questionnaire.
Background
The two Alderney representatives in the States of Guernsey are chosen by the States of Alderney. The Procedures and Constitution Committee of the States of Guernsey sought to consult Alderney residents on whether this should be changed to allow for their direct election by voters. The referendum was opposed by the President of the Alderney States, Norman Browse, who claimed the Committee had "exceeded its mandate".[2]
Results
Choice
Votes
%
For
330
70.06
Against
141
29.94
Invalid/blank votes
13
–
Total
484
100
Registered voters/turnout
1,249
38.75
Source: Direct Democracy
References
^Alderney wants a direct say Guernsey Press, 15 September 2003
^Stay out of our affairs, says Alderney President Guernsey Press, 19 September 2003
