The Office of the States' Greffier

St Peter Port·Bar

Part of States of Deliberation

Story

The States of Deliberation has been an independent legislature since at least the 13th century. The States' Greffier post was created to provide the Assembly with a dedicated parliamentary clerk, operating under powers delegated from the warrant of HM Greffier.

The Office of the States' Greffier is the parliamentary clerk's office of Guernsey's States of Deliberation, operating under powers delegated from the warrant of HM Greffier under the 1948 Reform (Guernsey) Law. The Greffier serves as Clerk to Parliament, Clerk and Registrar of the States of Deliberation, and Registrar of political parties. Core services include publishing the Billet and Order Paper, advising members on procedure, assisting with question and amendment drafting, recording resolutions, and coordinating States meetings. The office is based at the Royal Court House, St Peter Port. —

Quick facts

Legal form: States Entity
Coverage: Guernsey Wide
Industries served: Government
Specialises in: Court Registrar Clerk

People1

Simon Ross — States' Greffier

Services offered

Parliamentary clerking
procedural advice
question and amendment drafting assistance
Billet publication
Order Paper publication
resolutions recording
States meeting coordination
political party registration

Hours

Mon: 8:45 AM – 4:00 PM
Tue: 8:45 AM – 4:00 PM
Wed: 8:45 AM – 4:00 PM
Thu: 8:45 AM – 4:00 PM
Fri: 8:45 AM – 4:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed

Contact

Phone: +44 1481 225277
Email: states.greffier@gov.gg
Website: parliament.gg
Address: The Royal Court House, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 2NZ

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