Committee Responsibilities

Information on the political structure of the States of Alderney and the responsibilities of each Committee.

Alderney's parliament as a whole is called 'The States of Alderney'. You can find out more about States Meetings here, Your States Members 

Routine matters of Government are performed by four Committees, Policy and Finance, General Services, Building & Development Control and Economic Development Committee, which deal with all aspects of the Island's finances and day-to-day administration. There are also several other Committees Boards, Authorities and Commissions.

More detail is provided below on their responsibilities and which States Members are members of each. 

Principal Committees:

• Policy & Finance

  • Responsible for leadership and co-ordination of the work of the States, including developing and promoting the States' overall policy objectives and leading the policy planning process

  • Chairperson: Nigel Vooght

  • Deputy Chairperson:  Willan (Bill) Abel

  • Members: Ian Carter, Kevin Gentle, Boyd Kelly, Lin Maurice, Steve Roberts, Alex Snowdon & Bruce Woodhead

• General Service Committee

  • Responsible for the provision and implementation of all Government services provided and/or required by legislation, resolution or policy of the States within agreed budgets.

  • Chairperson: Lin Maurice

  • Deputy Chairperson:  Bruce Woodhead

  • Members: Willan (Bill) Abel, Ian Carter & Steve Roberts

• Building & Development Control Committee

  • Responsible for planning applications, building control, protected buildings, protected trees, Land Use Plan, conservation and design and planning policy.

  • Chairperson: Kevin Gentle

  • Deputy Chairperson: Ian Carter

  • Members: Boyd Kelly,  Alex Snowdon & Bruce Woodhead

• Economic Development Committee

  • Economic Development Committee

  • Chairperson: Alex Snowdon

  • Members: Willan (Bill) Abel, Ian Carter, Boyd Kelly, Steve Roberts & Bruce Woodhead

Sub Committees:

• Finance Committee

  • To assist the Policy & Finance Committee in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities relating to, financial reporting, policies, strategies and activities, and financial risk management.

  • Chairperson: Ian Carter

  • Members:  Willan (Bill) Abel, Lin Maurice, Nigel Vooght & Bruce Woodhead

Useful pages:

• Policy & Finance Committee
• Building & Development Control Committee
• General Services Committee
• Economic Development Committee