Elections in Guernsey
Guernsey elects a legislature at the national level. The islands of Alderney and Sark also elect their own parliaments. Guernsey The Guernsey legislature, the States of Deliberation, consists of 38 elected members (known as Deputies) and two representatives of Alderney, with the Bailiff (or his Deputy) acting as Presiding Officer with neither a casting nor original vote. In addition the Law Officers of the Crown are members of the States of Deliberation but they may not vote and by convention only address the assembly when answering questions or offering legal advice on matters under debate. Guernsey is a state in which political parties have not historically played an important role. Islanders also vote for their Parish officials. Voters are eligible to be inscribed on the electoral roll of Guernsey if they are: 15 or over (being able to vote from the age 16); have been resident in Guernsey for 5 years (with or without breaks) or 2 years continuously; are ordinarily resident in Guernsey; are not subject to a legal disability. Guernsey States of Deliberation elections Held every 4 years. The Guernsey States of Deliberation consists of 38 elected members (known as Deputies) and two representatives of Alderney, with the