Pitcairn Islands general election, 2008

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General elections were held in the Pitcairn Islands on 8 December 2008.^[1]

Electoral system

The four elected members of the Island Council were elected by single transferable vote for two year terms. In addition, the Council had six other members; the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor, both of whom were elected separately. The four elected members and the Deputy Mayor nominated a further member, whilst two were appointed by the Governor and one seat was reserved for a Commissioner liaising between the Governor and the Council.^[2]

Results

Jay Warren was elected Deputy Mayor, whilst Turi Griffiths, Brenda Christian, Dave Brown and Jacqui Christian were elected to the Island Council.^[1]

References

Elections and referendums in the Pitcairn Islands Mayoral elections 1998 2001 2004 2007 2010 2013 General elections 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2011 2013 Referendums 1981 2001