General elections were held in the Pitcairn Islands on 8 December 2008.[2]
Electoral system
editThe 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.[3]
Results
editJay Warren was elected Deputy Mayor, whilst Turi Griffiths, Brenda Christian, Dave Brown and Jacqui Christian were elected to the Island Council.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Minutes of the Regular council Meeting held at the Pulau school" (PDF). PITCAIRN ISLAND COUNCIL. 24 April 2024. Retrieved 5 Sep 2024.
- ^ a b Results of Election on 8 December 2008 Archived 3 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine Pitcairn News, November 2008
- ^ Election profile IFES