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Executive branch Guernsey, in 35 editions.
The entry for Guernsey published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 32 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 32
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- British monarch,
- lieutenant governor,
- bailiff,
- deputy bailiff
British monarch, lieutenant governor, bailiff, deputy bailiff
Published as “Executive branch”
- British monarch,
- lieutenant governor,
- bailiff,
- deputy bailiff
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
- Head of Government:
- Lieutenant Governor Lt. Gen. Sir Michael WILKINS (since NA 1990); Bailiff Mr. Graham Martyn DOREY (since February 1992)
Published as “Elections”
- Assembly of the States:
- last held NA (next to be held NA);
- results - no percent of vote by party since all are independents;
- seats - (60 total, 33 elected), all independents
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
British monarch, lieutenant governor, bailiff, deputy bailiff
Chief of State:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
Head of Government:
Lieutenant Governor Lt. Gen. Sir Michael WILKINS (since NA 1990); Bailiff
Mr. Graham Martyn DOREY (since February 1992)
Assembly of the States:
last held NA (next to be held NA); results - no percent of vote by party
since all are independents; seats - (60 total, 33 elected), all independents
Published as “Elections”
- Assembly of the States:
- last held NA (next to be held NA);
- results - no percent of vote by party since all are independents;
- seats - (60 total, 33 elected), all independents
Published as “Executive branch”
- British monarch,
- lieutenant governor,
- bailiff,
- deputy bailiff
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
- Head of Government:
- Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief Lt. Gen. Sir Michael WILKINS (since NA 1990); Bailiff Mr. Graham Martyn DOREY (since February 1992)
Assembly of the States:
last held NA (next to be held NA); results - no percent of vote by party
since all are independents; seats - (60 total, 33 elected), all independents
British monarch, lieutenant governor, bailiff, deputy bailiff
Chief of State:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
Head of Government:
Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief Lt. Gen. Sir Michael WILKINS
(since NA 1990); Bailiff
Assembly of the States:
last held NA (next to be held NA); results - no percent of vote by party
since all are independents; seats - (60 total, 33 elected), all independents
The entry for Guernsey did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
- head of government:
- Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief Vice-Admiral Sir John COWARD (since NA 1994); Bailiff Mr. Graham Martyn DOREY (since February 1992)
- cabinet:
- Advisory and Finance Committee (other committees); appointed by the States
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
head of government: Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief
Vice-Admiral Sir John COWARD (since NA 1994); Bailiff Mr. Graham
Martyn DOREY (since February 1992)
cabinet: Advisory and Finance Committee (other committees); appointed
by the States
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (of the United Kingdom since 6 February 1952) is a hereditary monarch
- head of government:
- Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief Vice-Admiral Sir John COWARD (since NA 1994) and Bailiff Mr. Graham Martyn DOREY (since February 1992) were appointed by the queen
- cabinet:
- Advisory and Finance Committee (other committees); appointed by the Assembly of the States
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since (of the United Kingdom since 6
February 1952) is a hereditary monarch
head of government: Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief
Vice-Admiral Sir John COWARD (since NA 1994); 1994) and Bailiff Mr. Graham
Martyn DOREY (since February 1992) were appointed by the queen
cabinet: Advisory and Finance Committee (other committees); appointed
appointed by the Assembly of the States
The same text in 1997 and 1998.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952)
- head of government:
- Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief Vice-Admiral Sir John COWARD (since NA 1994) and Bailiff Mr. Graham Martyn DOREY (since February 1992)
- cabinet:
- Advisory and Finance Committee (other committees) appointed by the Assembly of the States
- elections:
- none;
- the queen is a hereditary monarch;
- lieutenant governor appointed by the queen;
- bailiff appointed by the queen
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (of of the United Kingdom since UK (since 6is a hereditary monarch
head of government: Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief
Vice-Admiral Sir John COWARD (since NA 1994) and Bailiff Mr. Graham
Martyn DOREY (since February 1992) were appointed by the queen
cabinet: Advisory and Finance Committee (other committees);committees) appointed
by the Assembly of the States
elections: none; the queen is a hereditary monarch; lieutenant
governor appointed by the queen; bailiff appointed by the queen
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
- head of government:
- Lieutenant Governor Sir John COWARD (since NA 1994) and Bailiff Sir Graham Martyn DOREY (since NA February 1992)
- cabinet:
- Advisory and Finance Committee appointed by the Assembly of the States
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- lieutenant governor appointed by the monarch;
- bailiff appointed by the monarch
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952)
head of government: Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief Sir John COWARD (since NA
Vice-Admiral
1994) and Bailiff Mr. Sir Graham
cabinet: Advisory and Finance Committee (other committees) appointed
the States
elections: none; the queen monarch is a hereditary monarch; hereditary; lieutenant
appointed by the queen; monarch; bailiff appointed by the queen monarch
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
- head of government:
- Lieutenant Governor Sir John COWARD (since NA 1994) and Bailiff De Vic G. CAREY (since NA)
- cabinet:
- Advisory and Finance Committee appointed by the Assembly of the States
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- lieutenant governor appointed by the monarch;
- bailiff appointed by the monarch
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
head of government: Lieutenant Governor Sir John COWARD (since NASir Graham Martyn DOREY De Vic G. CAREY (since NA February 1992) NA)
cabinet: Advisory and Finance Committee appointed by the Assembly of
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; lieutenant governor
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952) head of government: Lieutenant Governor and Commander-in-Chief Lt. Gen. Sir John FOLEY (since NA 2000) and Bailiff De Vic G. CAREY (since NA) cabinet: Advisory and Finance Committee appointed by the Assembly of the States elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; lieutenant governor appointed by the monarch; bailiff appointed by the monarch
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)COWARD FOLEY (since NA 1994) 2000) and Bailiff De Vic G. CAREY (since NA)
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- lieutenant governor appointed by the monarch;
- bailiff appointed by the monarch
- head of government:
- Lieutenant Governor and Commander-in-Chief Lt. Gen. Sir John FOLEY (since NA 2000) and Bailiff De Vic G. CAREY (since NA)
- cabinet:
- Advisory and Finance Committee appointed by the Assembly of the States
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; lieutenant governor appointed by the monarch; bailiff appointed by the monarch
head of government: Lieutenant Governor and Commander-in-Chief Lt. Gen. Sir John FOLEY (since NA 2000) and Bailiff De Vic G. CAREY (since NA)
cabinet: Advisory and Finance Committee appointed by the Assembly of the States elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; lieutenant governor appointed by the monarch; bailiff appointed by the monarch
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- lieutenant governor appointed by the monarch;
- bailiff appointed by the monarch
- head of government:
- Lieutenant Governor and Commander-in-Chief Lt. Gen. Sir John FOLEY (since NA 2000) and Bailiff de Vic Graham CAREY (since NA 1999)
- cabinet:
- Advisory and Finance Committee appointed by the Assembly of the States
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; lieutenant governor appointed by the monarch; bailiff appointed by the monarch
head of government: Lieutenant Governor and Commander-in-Chief Lt. Gen. Sir John FOLEY (since NA 2000) and Bailiff De de Vic G. Graham CAREY (since NA) NA 1999)
cabinet: Advisory and Finance Committee appointed by the Assembly of the States
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Lieutenant Governor and Commander-in-Chief Lt. Gen. Sir John FOLEY (since NA 2000)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Laurie MORGAN (since 1 May 2004)
- cabinet:
- Policy Council elected by the States of Deliberation
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- lieutenant governor appointed by the monarch;
- chief minister is elected by States of Delibertion
- election results:
- Laurie MORGAN elected chief minister, percent of vote of the States of Deliberation NA
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952) 1952), represented by
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; lieutenant governor appointed by the monarch; bailiff appointedthe monarch Lieutenant Governor and Commander-in-Chief Lt. Gen. Sir John FOLEY (since NA 2000)
head of government:and Bailiff de Vic Graham CAREY
head of government: Chief Minister Laurie MORGAN (since NA 1999) 1 May 2004)
cabinet: Advisory and Finance Committee Policy Council elected by the States of Deliberation
elections: the monarch is hereditary; lieutenant governor appointed by the Assembly monarch; chief minister is elected by States of Delibertion
election results: Laurie MORGAN elected chief minister, percent of vote of the States of Deliberation NA
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Lieutenant Governor and Commander-in-Chief Lt. Gen. Sir John FOLEY (since NA 2000)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Laurie MORGAN (since 1 May 2004)
- cabinet:
- Policy Council elected by the States of Deliberation
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- lieutenant governor appointed by the monarch;
- chief minister is elected by States of Delibertion
- election results:
- Laurie MORGAN elected chief minister, percent of vote of the States of Deliberation NA%
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Lieutenant Governor and Commander-in-Chief Lt. Gen. Sir John FOLEY (since NA 2000)
head of government: Chief Minister Laurie MORGAN (since 1 May 2004)
cabinet: Policy Council elected by the States of Deliberation
elections: the monarch is hereditary; lieutenant governor appointed by the monarch; chief minister is elected by States of Delibertion
election results: Laurie MORGAN elected chief minister, percent of vote of the States of Deliberation NA NA%
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Lieutenant Governor Sir Fabian MALBON (since 28 October 2005)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Laurie MORGAN (since 1 May 2004)
- cabinet:
- Policy Council elected by the States of Deliberation
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- lieutenant governor appointed by the monarch;
- chief minister is elected by States of Delibertion
- election results:
- Laurie MORGAN elected chief minister, percent of vote of the States of Deliberation NA
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Lieutenant Governor and Commander-in-Chief Lt. Gen. Sir John FOLEY Fabian MALBON (since NA 2000) 28 October 2005)
head of government: Chief Minister Laurie MORGAN (since 1 May 2004)
cabinet: Policy Council elected by the States of Deliberation
elections: the monarch is hereditary; lieutenant governor appointed by the monarch; chief minister is elected by States of Delibertion
election results: Laurie MORGAN elected chief minister, percent of vote of the States of Deliberation NA% NA
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Lieutenant Governor Sir Fabian MALBON (since 28 October 2005)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Michael W. TORODE (since 5 March 2007)
- cabinet:
- Policy Council elected by the States of Deliberation
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- lieutenant governor appointed by the monarch;
- chief minister is elected by States of Deliberation
- election results:
- Laurie MORGAN elected chief minister, percent of vote of the States of Deliberation NA
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Lieutenant Governor Sir Fabian MALBON (since 28 October 2005)
head of government: Chief Minister Laurie MORGAN Michael W. TORODE (since 1 May 2004) 5 March 2007)
cabinet: Policy Council elected by the States of Deliberation
elections: the monarch is hereditary; lieutenant governor appointed by the monarch; chief minister is elected by States of Delibertion Deliberation
election results: Laurie MORGAN elected chief minister, percent of vote of the States of Deliberation NA
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Lieutenant Governor Sir Fabian MALBON (since 28 October 2005)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Lyndon TROTT (since 1 May 2008)
- cabinet:
- Policy Council elected by the States of Deliberation
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- lieutenant governor appointed by the monarch;
- chief minister is elected by States of Deliberation
- election results:
- Lyndon TROTT elected chief minister, percent of vote of the States of Deliberation NA
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Lieutenant Governor Sir Fabian MALBON (since 28 October 2005)
head of government: Chief Minister Michael W. TORODE Lyndon TROTT (since 5 March 2007) 1 May 2008)
cabinet: Policy Council elected by the States of Deliberation
elections: the monarch is hereditary; lieutenant governor appointed by the monarch; chief minister is elected by States of Deliberation
election results: Laurie MORGAN Lyndon TROTT elected chief minister, percent of vote of the States of Deliberation NA
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Lieutenant Governor Sir Fabian MALBON (since 28 October 2005)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Lyndon TROTT (since 1 May 2008)
- cabinet:
- Policy Council elected by the States of Deliberation
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- lieutenant governor appointed by the monarch;
- chief minister is elected by States of Deliberation
- election results:
- Lyndon TROTT elected chief minister, percent of vote of the States of Deliberation NA
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Lieutenant Governor Sir Fabian MALBON (since 28 October 2005)
head of government:
Chief Minister Lyndon TROTT (since 1 May 2008)
cabinet:
Policy Council elected by the States of Deliberation
elections:
the monarch is hereditary; lieutenant governor appointed by the monarch; chief minister is elected by States of Deliberation
election results:
Lyndon TROTT elected chief minister, percent of vote of the States of Deliberation NA
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Lieutenant Governor Sir Fabian MALBON (since 28 October 2005)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Lyndon TROTT (since 1 May 2008); Bailiff Sir Geoffrey ROWLAND (since June 2005)
- cabinet:
Policy Council elected by the States of Deliberation
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- lieutenant governor appointed by the monarch;
- chief minister elected by States of Deliberation
- election results:
- Lyndon TROTT elected chief minister, percent of vote of the States of Deliberation NA
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Lieutenant Governor Sir Fabian MALBON (since 28 October 2005)
head of government:
Chief Minister Lyndon TROTT (since 1 May 2008) 2008); Bailiff Sir Geoffrey ROWLAND (since June 2005)
cabinet:
Policy Council elected by the States of Deliberation
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarch monarchy is hereditary; lieutenant governor appointed by the monarch; chief minister is elected by States of Deliberation
election results:
Lyndon TROTT elected chief minister, percent of vote of the States of Deliberation NA
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Lieutenant Governor Air Marshall Peter WALKER (since 15 April 2011)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Lyndon TROTT (since 1 May 2008); Bailiff Sir Geoffrey ROWLAND (since June 2005)
- cabinet:
Policy Council elected by the States of Deliberation
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- lieutenant governor and bailiff appointed by the monarch;
- chief minister elected by States of Deliberation
- election results:
- Lyndon TROTT elected chief minister, percent of vote of the States of Deliberation NA
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Lieutenant Governor Sir Fabian MALBON Air Marshall Peter WALKER (since 28 October 2005) 15 April 2011)
head of government:
Chief Minister Lyndon TROTT (since 1 May 2008); Bailiff Sir Geoffrey ROWLAND (since June 2005)
cabinet:
Policy Council elected by the States of Deliberation
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; lieutenant governor and bailiff appointed by the monarch; chief minister elected by States of Deliberation
election results:
Lyndon TROTT elected chief minister, percent of vote of the States of Deliberation NA
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Lieutenant Governor Air Marshall Peter WALKER (since 15 April 2011)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Peter HARWOOD (since 1 May 2012); Bailiff Richard COLLAS (since 23 March 2012)
- cabinet:
Policy Council elected by the States of Deliberation
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- lieutenant governor and bailiff appointed by the monarch;
- chief minister elected by States of Deliberation
- election results:
- Lyndon TROTT elected chief minister, percent of vote NA
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Lieutenant Governor Air Marshall Peter WALKER (since 15 April 2011)
head of government:
Chief Minister Lyndon TROTT Peter HARWOOD (since 1 May 2008); 2012); Bailiff Sir Geoffrey ROWLAND Richard COLLAS (since June 2005) 23 March 2012)
cabinet:
Policy Council elected by the States of Deliberation
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; lieutenant governor and bailiff appointed by the monarch; chief minister elected by States of Deliberation
election results:
Lyndon TROTT elected chief minister, percent of vote of the States of Deliberation NA
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Lieutenant Governor Air Marshall Peter WALKER (since 15 April 2011)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Peter HARWOOD (since 1 May 2012); Bailiff Richard COLLAS (since 23 March 2012)
- cabinet:
Policy Council elected by the States of Deliberation
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- lieutenant governor and bailiff appointed by the monarch;
- chief minister elected by States of Deliberation
- election results:
- Peter HARWOOD elected chief minister, percent of vote NA
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Lieutenant Governor Air Marshall Peter WALKER (since 15 April 2011)
head of government:
Chief Minister Peter HARWOOD (since 1 May 2012); Bailiff Richard COLLAS (since 23 March 2012)
cabinet:
Policy Council elected by the States of Deliberation
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; lieutenant governor and bailiff appointed by the monarch; chief minister elected by States of Deliberation
election results:Lyndon TROTT Peter HARWOOD elected chief minister, percent of vote NA
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Lieutenant Governor Air Marshall Peter WALKER (since 15 April 2011)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Jonathan LE TOCQ (since 12 March 2014);
- Bailiff Richard COLLAS (since 23 March 2012) note - Chief Minister Peter HARWOOD resigned 25 February 2014
- cabinet:
Policy Council elected by the States of Deliberation
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- lieutenant governor and bailiff appointed by the monarch;
- chief minister elected by States of Deliberation
- election results:
- Peter HARWOOD elected chief minister, percent of vote NA
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Lieutenant Governor Air Marshall Peter WALKER (since 15 April 2011)
head of government:
Chief Minister Peter HARWOOD Jonathan LE TOCQ (since 1 May 2012); 12 March 2014); Bailiff Richard COLLAS (since 23 March 2012) note - Chief Minister Peter HARWOOD resigned 25 February 2014
cabinet:
Policy Council elected by the States of Deliberation
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; lieutenant governor and bailiff appointed by the monarch; chief minister elected by States of Deliberation
election results:
Peter HARWOOD elected chief minister, percent of vote NA
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952);
- represented by Lieutenant Governor (vacant);
- note - Lieutenant Governor Air Marshall Peter WALKER died 6 September 2015;
- Bailiff Sir Richard COLLAS becomes acting lieutenant governor
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Jonathan LE TOCQ (since 12 March 2014); Bailiff Sir Richard COLLAS (since 23 March 2012)
- cabinet:
- none;
- note - the Policy Council,
- elected by the States of Deliberation,
- functions mainly as policy coordination body
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- lieutenant governor and bailiff appointed by the monarch;
- chief minister indirectly elected by States of Deliberation election last held on 12 March 2014 (next to be held May 2016)
- election results:
- Jonathan LE TOCQ (independent) elected chief minister; States of Deliberation vote - 22 of 42 votes
chief of state:1952), 1952); represented by Lieutenant Governor (vacant); note - Lieutenant Governor Air Marshall Peter WALKER (since 15 April 2011) died 6 September 2015; Bailiff Sir Richard COLLAS becomes acting lieutenant governor
head of government:note - Chief Minister Peter HARWOOD resigned 25 February 2014
cabinet:Council Council, elected by the States of Deliberation Deliberation, functions mainly as policy coordination body
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; lieutenant governor and bailiff appointed by the monarch; chief minister indirectly elected by States of Deliberation election last held on 12 March 2014 (next to be held May 2016)
election results:
Peter HARWOODminister, percent minister; States of Deliberation vote NA - 22 of 42 votes
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Lieutenant Governor Vice Admiral Ian CORDER sworn in on 14 March 2016
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Jonathan LE TOCQ (since 12 March 2014); Bailiff Sir Richard COLLAS (since 23 March 2012)
- cabinet:
- none;
- note - the Policy Council,
- elected by the States of Deliberation,
- functions mainly as policy coordination body
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- lieutenant governor and bailiff appointed by the monarch;
- chief minister indirectly elected by States of Deliberation;
- last held on 27 April 2016 (next to be held in 2020)
- election results:
- Jonathan LE TOCQ (independent) elected chief minister; States of Deliberation vote - 22 of 42 votes
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Lieutenant Governor (vacant); note - Lieutenant Governor Air Marshall Peter WALKER died 6 September 2015; Bailiff Sir Richard COLLAS becomes acting lieutenant governor Vice Admiral Ian CORDER sworn in on 14 March 2016
head of government: Chief Minister Jonathan LE TOCQ (since 12 March 2014); Bailiff Sir Richard COLLAS (since 23 March 2012)
cabinet: none; note - the Policy Council, elected by the States of Deliberation, functions mainly as policy coordination body
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; lieutenant governor and bailiff appointed by the monarch; chief minister indirectly elected by States of Deliberation election Deliberation; last held on 12 March 2014 27 April 2016 (next to be held May 2016) in 2020)
election results: Jonathan LE TOCQ (independent) elected chief minister; States of Deliberation vote - 22 of 42 votes
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Lieutenant Governor Vice Admiral Ian CORDER (since 14 March 2016)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Gavin ST.PIER (since 6 May 2016);
- Bailiff Sir Richard COLLAS (since 23 March 2012);
- note - the chief minister is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee and is the de facto head of government;
- the Policy and Resources Committee, elected by the States of Deliberation, functions as the executive;
- the 5 members all have equal voting rights
- cabinet:
- none
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- lieutenant governor and bailiff appointed by the monarch;
- chief minister, who is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee indirectly elected by the States of Deliberation for a 4-year term;
- last held on 6 May 2016 (next to be held in 2020)
- election results:
- Gavin ST.PIER (independent) elected president of the Policy and Resources Committee and chief minister
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Lieutenant Governor Vice Admiral Ian CORDER sworn in on (since 14 March 2016 2016)
head of government: Chief Minister Jonathan LE TOCQ Gavin ST.PIER (since 12 March 2014); 6 May 2016); Bailiff Sir Richard COLLAS (since 23 March 2012) 2012); note - the chief minister is the president of the Policy
cabinet: none;Council, and Resources Committee and is the de facto head of government; the Policy and Resources Committee, elected by the States of Deliberation, functions mainly as policy coordination body the executive; the 5 members all have equal voting rights
cabinet: none
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; lieutenant governor and bailiff appointed by the monarch; chief minister minister, who is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee indirectly elected by the States of Deliberation; Deliberation for a 4-year term; last held on 27 April 6 May 2016 (next to be held in 2020)
election results: Jonathan LE TOCQ Gavin ST.PIER (independent) elected chief minister; States of Deliberation vote - 22 president of 42 votes the Policy and Resources Committee and chief minister
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Lieutenant Governor Vice Admiral Ian CORDER (since 14 March 2016)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Gavin ST PIER (since 6 May 2016);
- Bailiff Sir Richard COLLAS (since 23 March 2012);
- note - the chief minister is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee and is the de facto head of government;
- the Policy and Resources Committee, elected by the States of Deliberation, functions as the executive;
- the 5 members all have equal voting rights
- cabinet:
- none
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- lieutenant governor and bailiff appointed by the monarch;
- chief minister, who is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee indirectly elected by the States of Deliberation for a 4-year term;
- last held on 6 May 2016 (next to be held in 2020)
- election results:
- Gavin ST PIER (independent) elected president of the Policy and Resources Committee and chief minister
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Lieutenant Governor Vice Admiral Ian CORDER (since 14 March 2016)
head of government: Chief Minister Gavin ST.PIER ST PIER (since 6 May 2016); Bailiff Sir Richard COLLAS (since 23 March 2012); note - the chief minister is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee and is the de facto head of government; the Policy and Resources Committee, elected by the States of Deliberation, functions as the executive; the 5 members all have equal voting rights
cabinet: none
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; lieutenant governor and bailiff appointed by the monarch; chief minister, who is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee indirectly elected by the States of Deliberation for a 4-year term; last held on 6 May 2016 (next to be held in 2020)
election results: Gavin ST.PIER ST PIER (independent) elected president of the Policy and Resources Committee and chief minister
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Lieutenant-Governor Vice Admiral Ian CORDER (since 14 March 2016)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Gavin ST PIER (since 6 May 2016);
- Bailiff Sir Richard COLLAS (since 23 March 2012);
- note - the chief minister is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee and is the de facto head of government;
- the Policy and Resources Committee, elected by the States of Deliberation, functions as the executive;
- the 5 members all have equal voting rights
- cabinet:
- none
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- lieutenant governor and bailiff appointed by the monarch;
- chief minister, who is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee indirectly elected by the States of Deliberation for a 4-year term;
- last held on 6 May 2016 (next to be held in 2020)
- election results:
- Gavin ST PIER (independent) elected president of the Policy and Resources Committee and chief minister
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Lieutenant Governor Lieutenant-Governor Vice Admiral Ian CORDER (since 14 March 2016)
head of government: Chief Minister Gavin ST PIER (since 6 May 2016); Bailiff Sir Richard COLLAS (since 23 March 2012); note - the chief minister is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee and is the de facto head of government; the Policy and Resources Committee, elected by the States of Deliberation, functions as the executive; the 5 members all have equal voting rights
cabinet: none
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; lieutenant governor and bailiff appointed by the monarch; chief minister, who is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee indirectly elected by the States of Deliberation for a 4-year term; last held on 6 May 2016 (next to be held in 2020)
election results: Gavin ST PIER (independent) elected president of the Policy and Resources Committee and chief minister
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Lieutenant-Governor Vice Admiral Ian CORDER (since 14 March 2016)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Gavin ST PIER (since 6 May 2016);
- Bailiff Sir Richard COLLAS (since 23 March 2012);
- note - the chief minister is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee and is the de facto head of government;
- the Policy and Resources Committee, elected by the States of Deliberation, functions as the executive;
- the 5 members all have equal voting rights
- cabinet:
- none
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- lieutenant governor and bailiff appointed by the monarch;
- chief minister, who is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee indirectly elected by the States of Deliberation for a 4-year term;
- last held on 6 May 2016 (next to be held in June 2020)
- election results:
- Gavin ST PIER (independent) elected president of the Policy and Resources Committee and chief minister
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Lieutenant-Governor Vice Admiral Ian CORDER (since 14 March 2016)
head of government: Chief Minister Gavin ST PIER (since 6 May 2016); Bailiff Sir Richard COLLAS (since 23 March 2012); note - the chief minister is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee and is the de facto head of government; the Policy and Resources Committee, elected by the States of Deliberation, functions as the executive; the 5 members all have equal voting rights
cabinet: none
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; lieutenant governor and bailiff appointed by the monarch; chief minister, who is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee indirectly elected by the States of Deliberation for a 4-year term; last held on 6 May 2016 (next to be held in June 2020)
election results: Gavin ST PIER (independent) elected president of the Policy and Resources Committee and chief minister
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Lieutenant-Governor Vice Admiral Ian CORDER (since 14 March 2016)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Peter FERBRACHE (since 16 October 2020);
- Bailiff Richard MCMAHON (since 11 May 2020);
- note - the chief minister is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee and is the de facto head of government;
- the Policy and Resources Committee, elected by the States of Deliberation, functions as the executive;
- the 5 members all have equal voting rights
- cabinet:
- none
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- lieutenant governor and bailiff appointed by the monarch;
- chief minister, who is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee indirectly elected by the States of Deliberation for a 4-year term;
- last held on 6 May 2016 (next to be held in June 2020)
- election results:
- Gavin ST PIER (independent) elected president of the Policy and Resources Committee and chief minister
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Lieutenant-Governor Vice Admiral Ian CORDER (since 14 March 2016)
head of government: Chief Minister Gavin ST PIER Peter FERBRACHE (since 6 May 2016); 16 October 2020); Bailiff Sir Richard COLLAS MCMAHON (since 23 March 2012); 11 May 2020); note - the chief minister is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee and is the de facto head of government; the Policy and Resources Committee, elected by the States of Deliberation, functions as the executive; the 5 members all have equal voting rights
cabinet: none
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; lieutenant governor and bailiff appointed by the monarch; chief minister, who is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee indirectly elected by the States of Deliberation for a 4-year term; last held on 6 May 2016 (next to be held in June 2020)
election results: Gavin ST PIER (independent) elected president of the Policy and Resources Committee and chief minister
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Lieutenant-Governor Vice Admiral Ian CORDER (since 14 March 2016)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Peter FERBRACHE (since 16 October 2020);
- Bailiff Richard McMAHON (since 11 May 2020);
- note - the chief minister is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee and is the de facto head of government;
- the Policy and Resources Committee, elected by the States of Deliberation, functions as the executive;
- the 5 members all have equal voting rights
- cabinet:
- none
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- lieutenant governor and bailiff appointed by the monarch;
- chief minister, who is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee indirectly elected by the States of Deliberation for a 4-year term;
- last held on 7 October 2020 (next to be held in 2024)
- election results:
2020: Peter FERBRACHE (independent) elected president of the Policy and Resources Committee and chief minister: percent of States of Guernsey vote - 57.5%
2016: Gavin ST. PIER (independent) elected president of the Policy and Resources Committee and chief minister
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II King CHARLES III (since 6 February 1952); 8 September 2022); represented by Lieutenant-Governor Vice Admiral Ian CORDER (since 14 March 2016)
head of government: Chief Minister Peter FERBRACHE (since 16 October 2020); Bailiff Richard MCMAHON McMAHON (since 11 May 2020); note - the chief minister is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee and is the de facto head of government; the Policy and Resources Committee, elected by the States of Deliberation, functions as the executive; the 5 members all have equal voting rights
cabinet: none
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; lieutenant governor and bailiff appointed by the monarch; chief minister, who is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee indirectly elected by the States of Deliberation for a 4-year term; last held on 6 May 2016 7 October 2020 (next to be held in June 2020) 2024)
election results: 2020: Peter FERBRACHE (independent) elected president of the Policy and Resources Committee and chief minister: percent of States of Guernsey vote - 57.5%
2016: Gavin ST ST. PIER (independent) elected president of the Policy and Resources Committee and chief minister
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Lieutenant-Governor Richard CRIPWELL (since 15 February 2022)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Peter FERBRACHE (since 16 October 2020);
- Bailiff Richard McMAHON (since 11 May 2020);
- note - the chief minister is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee and is the de facto head of government;
- the Policy and Resources Committee, elected by the States of Deliberation, functions as the executive;
- the 5 members all have equal voting rights
- cabinet:
- none
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- lieutenant governor and bailiff appointed by the monarch;
- chief minister, who is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee indirectly elected by the States of Deliberation for a 4-year term;
- last held on 7 October 2020 (next to be held in 2024)
- election results:
2020: Peter FERBRACHE (independent) elected president of the Policy and Resources Committee and chief minister: percent of States of Guernsey vote - 57.5%
2016: Gavin ST. PIER (independent) elected president of the Policy and Resources Committee and chief minister
chief of state: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Lieutenant-Governor Vice Admiral Ian CORDER Richard CRIPWELL (since 14 March 2016) 15 February 2022)
head of government: Chief Minister Peter FERBRACHE (since 16 October 2020); Bailiff Richard McMAHON (since 11 May 2020); note - the chief minister is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee and is the de facto head of government; the Policy and Resources Committee, elected by the States of Deliberation, functions as the executive; the 5 members all have equal voting rights
cabinet: none
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; lieutenant governor and bailiff appointed by the monarch; chief minister, who is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee indirectly elected by the States of Deliberation for a 4-year term; last held on 7 October 2020 (next to be held in 2024)
election results:
2020: Peter FERBRACHE (independent) elected president of the Policy and Resources Committee and chief minister: percent of States of Guernsey vote - 57.5%
2016: Gavin ST. PIER (independent) elected president of the Policy and Resources Committee and chief minister
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Lieutenant-Governor Richard CRIPWELL (since 15 February 2022)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Lyndon TROTT (since 13 December 2023)
- cabinet:
- none
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- lieutenant governor and bailiff appointed by the monarch;
- chief minister, who is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee indirectly elected by the States of Deliberation for a 4-year term;
- last held on 7 October 2020 (next to be held in 2024)
- election results:
2020: Peter FERBRACHE (independent) elected president of the Policy and Resources Committee and chief minister: percent of States of Guernsey vote - 57.5%
2016: Gavin ST. PIER (independent) elected president of the Policy and Resources Committee and chief minister
note: the chief minister is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee and is the de facto head of government; the Policy and Resources Committee, elected by the States of Deliberation, functions as the executive; the 5 members all have equal voting rights
chief of state: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Lieutenant-Governor Richard CRIPWELL (since 15 February 2022)
head of government: Chief Minister Peter FERBRACHE (since 16 October 2020); Bailiff Richard McMAHON Lyndon TROTT (since 11 May 2020); note - the chief minister is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee and is the de facto head of government; the Policy and Resources Committee, elected by the States of Deliberation, functions as the executive; the 5 members all have equal voting rights 13 December 2023)
cabinet: none
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; lieutenant governor and bailiff appointed by the monarch; chief minister, who is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee indirectly elected by the States of Deliberation for a 4-year term; last held on 7 October 2020 (next to be held in 2024)
election results:
2020: Peter FERBRACHE (independent) elected president of the Policy and Resources Committee and chief minister: percent of States of Guernsey vote - 57.5%
2016: Gavin ST. PIER (independent) elected president of the Policy and Resources Committee and chief minister
note: the chief minister is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee and is the de facto head of government; the Policy and Resources Committee, elected by the States of Deliberation, functions as the executive; the 5 members all have equal voting rights
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Lieutenant-Governor Richard CRIPWELL (since 15 February 2022)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Lindsay de SAUSMAREZ (since 1 July 2025)
- cabinet:
- none
- election/appointment process:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- lieutenant governor and bailiff appointed by the monarch;
- chief minister, who is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee, indirectly elected by the States of Deliberation for a 4-year term
- most recent election date:
- 7/1/2025
- election results:
2025: Lindsay de SAUSMAREZ (independent) elected president of the Policy and Resources Committee and chief minister
2020: Peter FERBRACHE (independent) elected president of the Policy and Resources Committee and chief minister: percent of States of Guernsey vote - 57.5%
2016: Gavin ST. PIER (independent) elected president of the Policy and Resources Committee and chief minister
- expected date of next election:
- 2029
note: the chief minister is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee and is the de facto head of government; the Policy and Resources Committee, elected by the States of Deliberation, functions as the executive; the 5 members all have equal voting rights
chief of state: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Lieutenant-Governor Richard CRIPWELL (since 15 February 2022)
head of government: Chief Minister Lyndon TROTT Lindsay de SAUSMAREZ (since 13 December 2023) 1 July 2025)
cabinet: noneelections/appointments: election/appointment process: the monarchy is hereditary; lieutenant governor and bailiff appointed by the monarch; chief minister, who is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee Committee, indirectly elected by the States of Deliberation for a 4-year term; last held on 7 October 2020 (next to be held in 2024) term
most recent election date: 7/1/2025
election results: 2025: Lindsay de SAUSMAREZ (independent) elected president of the Policy and Resources Committee and chief minister
2020: Peter FERBRACHE (independent) elected president of the Policy and Resources Committee and chief minister: percent of States of Guernsey vote - 57.5%
2016: Gavin ST. PIER (independent) elected president of the Policy and Resources Committee and chief minister
expected date of next election: 2029
note: the chief minister is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee and is the de facto head of government; the Policy and Resources Committee, elected by the States of Deliberation, functions as the executive; the 5 members all have equal voting rights
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Guernsey: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/guernsey/executive-branch.