The States Assembly Podcast
Information and insights from the States Greffe on how Jersey's political system works and how to make it work for you.
The States Greffe provides politically impartial support and advice on the business and procedures of the States Assembly - Jersey's elected parliament, to States Members (the Island's politicians) and government departments.
The States Assembly Podcast
Who's who in Jersey politics
Who are the people who make our laws, set our taxes, decide how Jersey should be run? And what do they all do?
Jersey politics features a whole host of different roles that could be unfamiliar to you. There are: Constables (a.k.a. Connétables); Deputies; the Bailiff; the Greffier of the States; the Attorney General and Solicitor General; and more!
In this episode Lisa Hart and Will Millow help to unpack all the details about the people that work together to keep the wheels of Jersey's democracy turning. Listen to this episode and you will find out answers to the following questions:
- What's the difference between a Deputy and a Constable?
- Why does the Bailiff sit on a chair higher than everyone else's in the States Chamber?
- What's the best job in Jersey that you've never heard of!?
Episode guests:
Lisa Hart - Greffier of the States
Will Millow - Deputy Greffier of the States
Episode host: Emily Thomas
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