More information is now available on line about current and past States meeting voting records.
The team behind the States Electronic Voting system have expanded the service.
It now includes up-to-date information on active and historic States meetings, as well as proposition history, deputies’ voting records, and debate details.
Guernsey-based data and software company, Cortex Technologies has been contracted by the States to take full management of the SEV system as well as provide integration with the new parliamentary website.
Cortex first built and launched SEV in September 2022. This was the first time that deputies could vote electronically – which was intended to speed up the voting process while also giving instant public access to how States members had voted.
The overall aim was to enable greater transparency in parliamentary proceedings.
Cortex Technologies said that has been achieved through its SEV system, which has been updated to include the newer elements including voting records from historic meetings too.
“SEV has also been upgraded to support the Greffier team in managing and publishing more detailed records, addressing requirements raised during previous terms,” explained Cortex. “These upcoming enhancements aim to streamline administrative processes and improve access to legislative data for staff and the general public.”
“Through these updates and ongoing collaboration with local partners, Cortex Technologies continues to support Guernsey’s government and community by building practical, transparent digital tools for public service,” it added.
The system is not without its failings though, like all online platforms.
This morning’s States meeting saw some deputies unable to sign in. Deputy John Gollop was among them.
“I had problems with my technology and authenticator, and had to get that sorted out, so I can be authentic today,” he explained.