Jersey's States Assembly has 49 elected members who can be appointed to different roles. How this happens is guided by the rules of the States Assembly - the 'Standing Orders'.

After a general election deciding appointments is the first job of the newly-elected Assembly. The very first appointment made is for Chief Minister.  Members can become government Ministers (part of the 'executive') or be made chair or member of a panel or committee (also called 'non-executive'). The Assembly votes on who gets which role.

During the four year term between elections, there can be 'casual' vacancies. These are often due to resignations, or may be as a result of a vote of no confidence. We discuss this and more with the Greffier and Deputy Greffier of the States.

Find out more about the process here: Procedural Explanations (gov.je) 

Episode host: Emily Thomas
Interviewees: Lisa Hart & Will Millow

Music by Pumpupthemind

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