A referendum on reducing the term length of Parliament from five to four years was held in the Cook Islands on 7 September 2004.[1] It followed a referendum on the same subject in 1999 that was approved by a majority of voters, but not the two-thirds required to be passed.[2] The proposal would amend article 37 of the constitution, which at the time read "The Queen's Representative shall dissolve Parliament at the expiration of 5 years from the date of the last preceding general election, if it has not sooner been dissolved."[1] The change was approved by 82.27% of voters, passing the two-thirds threshold.[1]
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[_] I agree with the Constitution Amendment (No. 27) Bill which proposes that the term of parliament be reduced from 5 years to four (4) years. [_] I do not agree with the Constitution Amendment (No. 27) Bill. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Results
edit| Choice | Votes | % |
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| For | 6,079 | 82.27 |
| Against | 1,310 | 17.73 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 532 | – |
| Total | 7,912 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 9,712 | 81.55 |
| Source: Direct Democracy | ||
References
edit- ^ a b c Cook Islands, 7 September 2004: Shortening of the Legislature to four years Direct Democracy (in German)
- ^ Cook Islands, 29 June 1999: Legislative term four or five years= Direct Democracy (in German)