Top

How Government Works

Guernsey's system of government is unique and complex, and it is important for any aspiring Deputy to develop a good understanding of how it works, as part of their preparation to stand for the role. 

The pages below offer prospective candidates information on what is involved in being a part of the Government of Guernsey.
In this Section

Structure

The States of Deliberation consists of 38 People's Deputies, elected every four years from a...

Learn More

Taking Proposals to the Assembly

Every proposal is different, but the journey from idea to debate by the States of Deliberation...

Learn More

Committee Meetings

The purpose of Committee meetings is to discharge Committee mandates. They are the engine room of...

Learn More

Committees of the States

The States of Guernsey is structured into one Senior Committee, six Principal Committees and...

Learn More