A drop-in session for deputies is being held today by Deputy Liam McKenna, a member of SACC, to explain the new technology to members, prevent future issues with personal devices, and to allow for questions.
Pictured: The States voted to bring in electronic voting in March after proposals were tabled by SACC, pictured above.
Deputy Carl Meerveld, President of SACC, suggested hosting the soft launch during the lunch break of that meeting to “avoid only a percentage [of deputies] turning up”.
He also said, “we might want to have a media session to demonstrate the system in action”.
It is hoped that there will be a smooth transition to the new system by introducing politicians gradually with training, and for them to use the system in their working environment.
This is also to ensure public confidence in the new way of voting on legislation at States meetings.