Saint Helena Chief Councillor referendum, 2013

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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

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

References

Elections and referendums in Saint Helena
General elections	1963 1966 1968 1972 1976 ... 2005 2009 2013
Referendums	2002 2005 2013