Jersey's States Assembly has 49 elected members who can be appointed to different roles. How this happens is guided by the rules of the States Assembly - the 'Standing Orders'. After a general election deciding appointments is the first job of the newly-elected Assembly. The very first appointment made is for Chief Minister.  Members can become government Ministers (part of the 'executive') or be made chair or member of a panel or committee (also called 'non-executive'). The Assembly votes on who gets which role. During the four year term between elections, there can be 'casual' vacancies. These are often due to resignations, or may be as a result of a vote of no confidence. We discuss this and more with the Greffier and Deputy Greffier of the States. Find out more about the process here: Procedural Explanations (gov.je)  Episode host: Emily Thomas Interviewees: Lisa Hart & Will Millow Music by Pumpupthemind Get in touch with us if you have some feedback about the show, or if you want to suggest a topic for a future episode. If you liked what you heard, please give us a star rating, add your review and subscribe! statesassembly.je