| Date: | 23 March 2013 |
| Country: | Saint Helena |
| Should St Helena have a Chief Councillor who can select the Executive Council? | |
| Yes: | 42 |
| No: | 168 |
| Invalid: | 0 |
| Electorate: | 1,277 |
A referendum on creating the post of Chief Councillor was held in Saint Helena on 23 March 2013.[1] The proposal was rejected by 80% of voters, with voter turnout at just 10%.
In January 2013 the Government of Saint Helena published proposals for amendments to the constitution. This included the appointment of a Chief Councillor from the 12-member Legislative Council, who would appoint a further four members of the Executive Council instead of the entire Executive Council being elected by the Legislative Council.[2]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 42 | 20.00 |
| Against | 168 | 80.00 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 0 | – |
| Total | 210 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,277 | 9.65 |
| align=left colspan=3 | Source: Friends of St Helena |