A States Member has a wide range of roles and responsibilities, and their actions and decisions affect the community.
Above all, the primary duty of a States Member is to act in the best interests of the people of Alderney.
The three main, distinct roles of a States Member are:
As a Member of Alderney's Parliament, known as the States of Alderney.
As a Member of a Committee, overseeing policy aspects of operational delivery.
As a constituency Member, helping members of the community with issues they may have that relate to the policies or services of government.
It is important to note that no two States Members will undertake the same balance of these roles, and, more broadly, to consider that all States Members are responsible for high level oversight of the delivery of public services.
The pages below offer prospective candidates further information on the roles and responsibilities of a States Member, to help prepare for the demands of the position.
Pre-Election Period Guidance has been published for candidates which gives clear advice on the dos and don'ts throughout the pre-election period.
Eligibility to Stand
To be able to stand as a States Member in the 2024 Election, a candidate must: be 21 years or...
Code of Conduct
All States' Members are required to swear an oath to abide by the Code of Conduct. The Code of...
States Meetings
The most public aspect of being a States Member is making decisions in the States Assembly...
Committee Work
Whilst States' Meetings represent the most important and significant part of a States Members...
Community Work
This element of a States Members workload varies considerably depending on their profile,...
Remuneration
Currently, the standard remuneration for a States Member is £11,725 each per year (2024 rates)....
Time Commitment
States Members are expected to attend all meetings of the States of Alderney. There are some...
Induction and Support
Newly elected States' Members are offered initial support to help navigate the Rules of Procedure...