2013 Saint Helena Chief Councillor referendum

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Should St Helena have a Chief Councillor who can select the Executive Council?

Results

Choice

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Yes  | 42  | 20.00%
No  | 168 | 80.00%
Valid votes  | 210  | 100.00%
Invalid or blank votes  | 0  | 0.00%
Total votes | 210 | 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout | 1,277  | 16.44%

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Nigel Phillips

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A referendum on creating the post of Chief Councillor was held in Saint Helena on 23 March 2013.[1] The proposal was rejected by 80% of voters, with voter turnout at just 10%.

## Background

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In January 2013 the Government of Saint Helena published proposals for amendments to the constitution. This included the appointment of a Chief Councillor from the 12-member Legislative Council, who would appoint a further four members of the Executive Council instead of the entire Executive Council being elected by the Legislative Council.[2]

## Results

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Choice  | Votes  | %

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For | 42 | 20.00
Against | 168 | 80.00
Invalid/blank votes | 0 | –
Total | 210 | 100
Registered voters/turnout | 1,277 | 9.65
Source: Friends of St Helena

## References

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1. ^ St Helena votes NO in chief councillor poll Archived 2015-06-20 at the Wayback Machine St Helena Online, 25 March 2013
2. ^ 16 Jan, 2013 Archived 2015-06-20 at the Wayback Machine Friends of St Helena

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Elections and referendums in Saint Helena

General elections|

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* 1966
* 1968
* 1972
* 1976
* 2005
* 2009
* 2013
* 2017
* 2021

Referendums|

* 2002
* 2005
* 2013
* 2021

* See also: Elections in Ascension Island
* Elections in Tristan da Cunha

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