A referendum on creating the post of Chief Councillor was held in Saint Helena on 23 March 2013.St Helena votes NO in chief councillor poll St Helena Online, 25 March 2013 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.16 Jan, 2013 Friends of St Helena
Results ChoiceVotes%For4220.00Against16880.00Invalid/blank votes0–Total210100Registered voters/turnout1,2779.65Source: Friends of St Helena
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