Constables refuse to stand down

Glad we have our own way of thing here .the electors say!

maybe jersey should copy our parish elections.all reps stand for a four year period and then stand for re election.imo the fairest way to go.

Does it really matter whether they're all elected on the same day?

Bearing in mind the constable is a parish official, and is never elected to the States. What is the advantage to the parish elector?

Our parish Constables are elected into the states if they so want to be

Troy McClure wrote:Does it really matter whether they're all elected on the same day?

Bearing in mind the constable is a parish official, and is never elected to the States. What is the advantage to the parish elector?

But the Constable is elected to the States, in parallel with his Parish role. Wheter that should be so is another can of worms, but the consensus has been in favour of keeping things how they are.

GD wrote:

A former senator believes the actions of three of Jersey's constables has thwarted political reform in the island.

Advocate Chris Lakeman thinks all the constables should come up for election at the same time. Nine have agreed to stand down, but three, Constables Dan Murphy, Graeme Butcher and Simon Crowcroft are staying put.

Advocate Lakeman believes this has led to confusion and does nothing to encourage voters to get involved with politics. (from CIonline)

And how right he is, Sorry but it I could do anything, I would force the constables to conform with the rest

David Rotherham wrote:...But the Constable is elected to the States, in parallel with his Parish role...

But he's still operating at a parish level. He's elected and expected to act in the interests of his parish and parishioners.

Why then does it matter if his election is run at the same time as a neighbouring parish? He's not got a manifesto or campaign that can be compared to and candidate for a different position.

Whether they should be in the SoJ is a can of worms, but I believe they should not be States based on a parochial vote. The consensus you mention was such a disappointment; I was one of the lucky ones to be involved in the States public consultation, the question regarding the Constables position in the SoJ Jersey was worded so badly that the cynic in me says it must have been done to achieve a pre-determined result. Like asking a person whether they want to be hit on the left cheek or right cheek; then when they complain you hit them, you can in all honestly say that they chose to be hit in the left cheek.

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GD wrote:...if I could do anything, I would force the constables to conform with the rest

Why? Not having a go, just really intrigued as to why people think it's important.