The States of Guernsey, officially called the States of Deliberation, consists of 45 People's Deputies, elected from multi- or single-member districts every four years. There are also 2 representatives from Alderney, a self-governing dependency of the Bailiwick, but Sark sends no representative. There are also 2 non-voting members - the Attorney General and the Solicitor General both appointed by the monarch. Laws passed by the States are known as 'Ordinances'.
Parochial douzeniers representing parish authorities were removed from the States in 2004, as part of constitutional reform which also introduced ministerial government under a Chief Minister.
The legal system is derived from Norman French and English common law, justice being administered by the Royal Court.
Dgèrnésiais, the Norman language of the island, is still spoken by a minority of the population. Place names and house names reflect this linguistic heritage.
Isabelle Vets For local veterinary information, news and advice on health care in cats, dogs, rabbits, horses, exotic pets and farm animals in Guernsey. http://www.isabellevets.co.uk
Guernsey Image Library Micro site with 600 pictures of the Island. Includes downloadable graphics and ordering service. http://www.guernseyimages.com/
Chernobyl Children Life Line Raising funds to finance and arrange for children to visit the Bailiwick. Project updates and contact details. http://www.chernobyl-children.com/
Digimap The definitive map of Guernsey with links to the Guernsey Geographical Information Service (GGIS) products, training and services. http://www.digimap.gg
Guernsey Information and Internet services Guernsey information and Internet services on and about the island of Guernsey in the Channel Islands. Services include a directory of Guernsey web site links. http://www.networkci.net
Guernsey Airport Met Observatory. Site of the Guernsey Meteorological Office, Weather and climate information, yesterday's weather, history, services. http://www.metoffice.gov.gg/
The World Factbook Facts, figures and details on the Bailiwick of Guernsey from the Central Intelligence Agency http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/gk.html
Guernsey Postcards A large collection of picture postcards of Guernsey, mostly from the early 1900s, together with photographs of the same views today. http://www.guernseypostcards.com
Guernsey Amateur Radio Index Amateur radio activity in the Bailiwick of Guernsey, Channel Islands http://www.guernsey.net/~amateur_radio/
Guernsey Forums Discussion forum for anyone with an interest in Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, and Herm. http://www.guernseyforums.com
Clos du Valle WI Women's institute based in the Vale and a member of the Guernsey Federation of Women's Institutes. Contains details about the Institute and its activities and location in Guernsey. http://www.cwgsy.net/community/clos_du_valle
Town Centre Partnership St.Peter Port redevelopment working party. http://www.towncentrepartnership.com
Davis Weather Home based weather station results. Wind speed, barometric readings, wind speed and mean averages. http://www.wootner.com
The Guernsey Independent Mint Offer gold and silver bullion coinage. Gallery of coins with pricing subject to World gold prices. Contact details. http://www.guernseymint.co.uk/
Island Opinion Guernsey and Jersey specific online polling system. Allows sign up and describes concept and survey types. http://www.islandopinion.com/
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