2008 Pitcairnese general election

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General elections were held in the Pitcairn Islands on 8 December 2008.[1]

Electoral system[]

The four elected members of the Island Council were elected by single transferable vote for two year terms. In addition, the Council had six other members; the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor, both of whom were elected separately. The four elected members and the Deputy Mayor nominated a further member, whilst two were appointed by the Governor and one seat was reserved for a Commissioner liaising between the Governor and the Council.[2]

Results[]

Jay Warren was elected Deputy Mayor, whilst Turi Griffiths, Brenda Christian, Dave Brown and Jacqui Christian were elected to the Island Council.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Results of Election on 8 December 2008 Archived 3 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine Pitcairn News, November 2008
  2. ^ Election profile IFES
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