Public meetings held to discuss States reform

A series of public meetings are being held over the next two weeks to discuss the provisional recommendations of the Jersey States Electoral Commission.

A copy of the Electoral Commission's draft proposals for States' reform has been posted to all homes on the island.

Meetings will be held at each of the 12 parish halls and the following recommendations will be discussed:

*The number of elected states members should be reduced to 42.

*The island should be divided into 6 different constituencies.

*Islanders should be invited to decide whether the constables should remain in the states, at the referendum.

*All states members should be elected for a 4 year term of office at a general election.

Check below for your parish meeting:

Tuesday 6th November: 7pm St Brelade's parish hall and St John's parish hall

Wednesday 7th November: 7pm St Helier town hall and Trinity parish hall

Thursday 8th November: 7pm St Martin's public hall and St Clement's parish hall

Tuesday 13th November: 7pm St Ouen's parish hall and St Peter's parish hall

Wednesday 14th November: 7pm Grouville parish hall and St Mary's parish hall

Thursday 15th November: 7pm St Saviour's parish hall and St Lawrence parish hall

Link to States reform proposals: http://www.channelonline.tv/channelonline_jerseynews/displayarticle.asp?id=501980