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These instructions relate to last year's parish elections in November 2022. There will be a further set of elections in November 2023.
Love your parish? Thinking about joining your Douzaine? Great!
First up, have a look at the opportunities available in your parish this year. In 2022, the election notices were published in La Gazette Officielle in the Guernsey Press on 7 October. Click the button below to see them.
Love your parish? Thinking about joining your Douzaine? Great!
First up, have a look at the opportunities available in your parish this year. In 2022, the election notices were published in La Gazette Officielle in the Guernsey Press on 7 October. Click the button below to see them.
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If you are interested in joining a School Committee, read Jo May's description of her experiences.
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Talk to the team at your local Constables Office or Douzaine Room. The parish clerk can tell you more about the positions are available in your area, give you the nomination forms (to be returned by 4pm on Monday 24 October 2022) and introduce you to a current parish official, if you wish. Some parishes have the forms available for download on their website.
Perhaps you already know someone who is a Douzenier or Constable and could contact them for a chat? Check parish websites for the contact details for each parish official.
Perhaps you already know someone who is a Douzenier or Constable and could contact them for a chat? Check parish websites for the contact details for each parish official.
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Sign up for our Women in Public Life newsletter so you can keep up to date with news about parish elections. If you are into social media, join our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram.
