A referendum on creating the post of Chief Councillor was held in Saint Helena on 23 March 2013.[1] The proposal was rejected by 80% of voters, with voter turnout at just 10%.
Background
In January 2013 the Government of Saint Helena published proposals for amendments to the constitution. This included the appointment of a Chief Councillor from the 12-member Legislative Council, who would appoint a further four members of the Executive Council instead of the entire Executive Council being elected by the Legislative Council.[2]
Results
Choice
Votes
%
For
42
20.00
Against
168
80.00
Invalid/blank votes
0
–
Total
210
100
Registered voters/turnout
1,277
9.65
Source: Friends of St Helena
References
^St Helena votes NO in chief councillor poll Archived 2015-06-20 at the Wayback Machine St Helena Online, 25 March 2013
^16 Jan, 2013 Archived 2015-06-20 at the Wayback Machine Friends of St Helena