Setting the scene for the 2020 election

Friday 29 November 2019

The Institute of Directors December next breakfast, one week today, will focus on the political, economic and social issues that "matter most to business", ahead of next year’s islandwide election.

The event will see the IoD launch a survey to its members to uncover the political, economic and social issues local directors are most concerned about, and upon which they will be judging potential deputies. Early next year the survey results will be revealed and the IoD will inform candidates of these issues.

David Mullins, States of Guernsey Lead Election Officer, will give the audience an update on the mechanics of the next election and how islandwide voting will be implemented. 

IoD Vice-Chairperson Stretch Kontelj will give a short talk on good corporate governance in government.

John Clacy, Chairperson of the IoD, said: “We believe it is vital for our future States deputies to have a very clear message from business as to what the priorities for the next house should be, to benefit the island’s economy and make a positive difference.” 

The IoD will also present a “white paper” at the event to spark debate on what small changes to government processes could make a significant difference to the speed at which policies and budget decisions can be made. The paper will include a number of the ideas that were raised at the IoD’s mid-term seminar earlier this year.

The event is an opportunity for sitting and aspiring deputies to engage directly with Guernsey’s business leaders.

The breakfast will be taking place on Friday 6 December at the OGH, starting at 07:45. To register for the event, click here.

Pictured top: John Clacy.