Final report on formation of Jersey parliament published

Jersey's electoral commission is set to explain proposals to the make-up of the parliament and publish a final report on the matter ahead of a referendum on the future of the States in April.

The commission, which spent most of 2012 working on proposals that set out how politicians will be elected and the make-up of the parliament, are expected to explain them and publish their final report. A day before, on January 10, the report is scheduled to be presented to the States committee responsible.

Proposed changes include a reduction to 42 States members from the current 50, a change to six super constituencies, four-year terms and the possible removal of senators and constables from the assembly.

The report will also include a proposed timetable for the next stages of the reform process.

The commission said it would also be issuing a summary leaflet of its final proposals that will be distributed to every household in the island.

If approved, the referendum on the issue will be held on April 24, 2013.