1947 Dominican general election

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General elections were held in Dominica in May 1947.[1]

Electoral system[]

The Legislative Council had eleven members; the Administrator as President, two ex officio members, three appointed members and five elected members.[2] The Administrator could vote only to break a tie.[2]

Results[]

Constituency Elected member
Eastern Elma Napier
Northern Tyrell Michael Bertrand
Roseau C.A.H. Dupigny
Southern
Western George Austin Winston
Source: Pierre[1]

The appointed members were James O. Aird, Clement Joseph Leonard Dupigny and Howell Donald Shillingford.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c Marie Davis Pierre (1975) Procedure and Working Methods, pp154–155
  2. ^ a b Davis, p4
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