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Dates have been proposed for a series of political elections in Alderney, with Policy and Finance suggesting the first ‘ordinary election’ be held on 16 November.
Alderney States Members hold office for four years and every two years an Ordinary Election is held to install half of the members.
P&F has proposed the 16 November for an Ordinary Election, the 30 November for an Ordinary Presidential Election, and 7 December for a Plebiscite Election (nominating the Alderney reps who sit on the States of Deliberation in Guernsey).
The Chairman of P&F, Nigel Vooght, said: “The Policy and Finance Committee at its meeting of 13th May 2024 approved the schedule as aforementioned and resolved for this matter to be placed before a meeting of the States of Alderney for formal approval by the full States.
“I would be grateful if you would place this matter before the next meeting of the States of Alderney with an appropriate proposition.”
The dates will be debated and voted on during the sitting of the States of Alderney on 10 July.
The debate in July will also include a vote on whether to approve a public holiday for the King’s visit and a vote on ‘Prescribed Business’.
This secondary piece of business willseek to expand the scope of the Guernsey Financial Services Commission.
“This legislation proposes changes to the supervisory framework surrounding businesses and individuals registered under the Prescribed Businesses (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law,” said MrVooght.
“This includes individuals and businesses providing legal, accountancy, and estate agency services, and individuals who act as director to not more than six companies which are not exempt from registering with the Guernsey Financial Services Commission...
“The changes prescribe different maximum [sanction] levels for businesses and individuals. The amendment also creates an associated regulation making power and adds to the list of factors the GFSC must take into consideration when considering whether or not to impose a penalty.”
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