Officers

The Greffier is clerk to the States Assembly and the Deputy Greffier is clerk-assistant. The Greffier and the Deputy Greffier of the States support the work of the Assembly and keep records of States debates and votes. The Greffier sits at a desk in front of the Bailiff to be on hand to give advice on parliamentary business and procedures. 

In Law, the Viscount is the executive officer of the Assembly. In extreme circumstances they are responsible for ensuring the removal of anyone excluded from the States Chamber. Otherwise, the Viscount helps to count any ballots taken during States Meetings and carries the Mace before the Bailiff at the beginning of each Meeting. The Viscount can attend Meetings, but has neither the right to speak nor to vote. The Deputy Viscount acts in the Viscount's absence.