The role and remit of the Jersey Electoral Authority.

About the Jersey Electoral Authority

Elections are overseen by the Jersey Electoral Authority (the JEA), which acts as a politically neutral and independent arbiter to determine candidate disputes and complaints.

The remit of the JEA also includes addressing any conduct issues amongst candidates and overseeing their election expenditures; and it has responsibilities in setting the nomination period for elections to the States Assembly. The JEA operates in accordance with the Elections (Jersey) Law 2002.

The JEA was established in 2022 in response to recommendations contained within the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Electoral Observer’s Mission Report published after the 2018 election.

To contact the JEA, email admin@jea.je.

The Jersey Electoral Authority (JEA) is looking for a new member

The role of the JEA is to oversee the delivery of elections to the States Assembly – Jersey’s elected parliament – ensuring that elections are run fairly, and that people have all the information they need to participate either as a candidate or as a voter.

You should have a working knowledge of (or keen interest in) elections, a passion for enhancing voter turnout in Jersey and demonstrate decision-making skills.

Applicants must be able to approach this work in a totally objective and impartial manner. The role is unpaid and your appointment will initially be for a 4-year period, although this can be reviewed and extended to provide continuity.

For an informal discussion about joining the JEA, please contact the Greffier of the States, Lisa Hart at l.hart@gov.je.

To submit your CV and covering statement, please email resourcing@gov.je.

The closing date for submissions is Friday 31 October.