2013 Saint Helena Chief Councillor referendum

A referendum on creating the post of Chief Councillor was held in Saint Helena on 23 March 2013.[1] The proposal was rejected by 80% of voters, with voter turnout at just 10%.

2013 Saint Helena Chief Councillor referendum
23 March 2013
Should St Helena have a Chief Councillor who can select the Executive Council?
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 42 20.00%
No 168 80.00%
Valid votes 210 100.00%
Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00%
Total votes 210 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 1,277 16.44%

Background

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In January 2013 the Government of Saint Helena published proposals for amendments to the constitution. This included the appointment of a Chief Councillor from the 12-member Legislative Council, who would appoint a further four members of the Executive Council instead of the entire Executive Council being elected by the Legislative Council.[2]

Results

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Choice Votes %
For 42 20.00
Against 168 80.00
Invalid/blank votes 0
Total 210 100
Registered voters/turnout 1,277 9.65
Source: Friends of St Helena

References

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  1. ^ St Helena votes NO in chief councillor poll Archived 2015-06-20 at the Wayback Machine St Helena Online, 25 March 2013
  2. ^ 16 Jan, 2013 Archived 2015-06-20 at the Wayback Machine Friends of St Helena