People considering standing in the June 2025 election can learn more about what it means to be one of the island's deputies at a special drop in tonight, 16 April.
A number of current deputies will be on hand to meet prospective candidates at Beau Sejour between 5pm and 8:30pm tonight.
The meet and greet is organised by the States Assembly & Constitution Committee. Its president, Carl Meerveld, says it is important to know what the job entails:
"It will help inform people about the responsibilities, powers and the role of a deputy and how we serve our community. It's to make sure that they are properly prepared for the commitment, because it is a significant commitment.
There will be different deputies available at different times. I will be there throughout but will let my colleagues do most of the talking."
Some commentators have highlighted the riffs in Guernsey politics, although under the new P&R they seem to be healing. Deputy Meerveld says his committee will address this with the next political intake:
"If there are any ways that we can help assist a more collegiate approach in the future States, the SACC committee will try to promote that."
There is a second drop-in session on Saturday 20 April at St James Café in St Peter Port between 10am and 1pm.
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