The Office of the States' Greffier

St Peter Port·Government department

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. (inferred from the source page)

The Office of the States' Greffier is the Clerk to Parliament, Clerk and Registrar of the States of Deliberation, and Registrar of political parties. The States' Greffier is the Parliamentary Clerk of the States of Deliberation and is responsible for publishing the Billet and its contents, the Order Paper and the resolutions. The office is also responsible for advising members on procedure, assisting and advising on the drafting of questions and amendments and overseeing the running of debates. —

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Court & judicial administration

Registry, clerical and judicial administration of the Guernsey courts - court records, judicature and coronial functions.

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Court registrar clerk (inferred from the source page)

Legal form

States Entity (inferred from the source page)

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Parliamentary clerking
procedural advice
question and amendment drafting assistance
Billet publication
Order Paper publication
resolutions recording (inferred from the source page)

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

Last checked 15 May 2026·parliament.gg

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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