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Candidate Course

Standing for election can feel like a daunting prospect, but it doesn’t have to be. 

If you’re considering putting yourself forward, this 7-week course is designed to help you learn more about the roles and responsibilities of States Members and to support you in preparing your election campaign.

The course is open to everyone, whether you’ve already decided to stand or you’re just exploring the possibility. Each week covers different topics and you can attend as many or as few sessions as you would like. There’s also the option to join online.

Attendance is completely optional and there is no obligation to stand for election if you attend the course.

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Course content, dates and times:
Week 1: 28 January – 6:30 – 8:30pm
  • The role of the Presiding Officer
  • Roles you might want to take on and the appointment process
  • Support available to States Members
  • Legal responsibilities
  • Changing and making new laws
  • What’s going on in the current Assembly – key topics
  • Introduction to the Privileges and Procedures Committee
  • Introduction to Scrutiny
Week 2: 4 February – 6:30 – 8:30pm
  • How the Government of Jersey works and the States Employment Board
  • Common Strategic Policy
  • Government Plan
  • Public Finances Law
  • Jersey Statistics
  • The Island Plan
  • The Planning process in Jersey
Week 3: 11 February – 6:30 – 8:30pm
  • The election timeline
  • Hustings, Manifestos, Videos, Expenses and Nomination Forms
  • Safety – on and offline
  • Using social media effectively
Week 4: 25 February – 6:30 – 8:30pm
  • The role of the Jersey Electoral Authority
  • Rules on display of election advertising materials
  • Commissioner for Standards
  • Public speaking and dealing with the media
  • Engaging young voters
  • Creating inclusive communications for Islanders with a disability
  • Engaging Portuguese Islanders
Week 5: 4 March – 6:30 – 8:30pm
  • Introduction to Arms Length Bodies and States Owned Entities
  • Visit Jersey
  • Jersey Finance
  • Jersey Heritage
  • Jersey Sport
  • Digital Jersey
  • Opera House
  • Office of the Children’s Commissioner
Week 6: 11 March – 6:30 – 8:30pm
  • Jersey Office for the Information Commissioner
  • Jersey Financial Services Commission
  • Jersey Business
  • Jersey National Park
  • Arthouse Jersey
  • Jersey Archive and Public Records Law
  • Locate Jersey
  • Association of Jersey Charities
Week 7: 18 March – 6:30 – 8:30pm
  • Children, Young People, Education & Skills
  • Employment, Social Security & Housing
  • Health and Care Jersey
  • Justice and Home Affairs
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