States of Jersey Law 2005

Revised Edition

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This is a revised edition of the law

States of Jersey Law 2005

Arrangement

Article

Part 1 7

Introductory 7

1 Interpretation. 7

PART 2 8

CONSTITUTION OF STATES 8

2 Constitution of the States. 8

3 Presidency of the States. 9

4 Constituencies. 9

5 Term of office of Senators and Deputies. 9

6 Ordinary elections for Senators and Deputies. 10

7 Qualification for election as Senator or Deputy. 10

8 Disqualification for office as Senator or Deputy. 10

9 Declaration to be made when nominated. 11

10 Disqualification of elected member for holding certain offices or employments. 12

11 Oath of office. 12

12 Resignation of Senator or Deputy. 12

13 Casual vacancy in office of Senator or Deputy. 13

14 Term of office of person filling casual vacancy. 14

Part 3 14

Proceedings of the States 14

15 Quorum.. 14

16 Decisions. 14

17 Validity of acts and proceedings. 14

Part 4 14

Ministers 14

18 Council of Ministers. 14