1947 Dominican general election

From The Right Wiki
Jump to navigationJump to search

General elections were held in Dominica in May 1947.[1]

Electoral system

The Legislative Council had eleven members; the Administrator as president, two ex officio members, three appointed members and five elected members.[2] The Administrator could vote only to break a tie.[2]

Results

Constituency Elected member
Eastern Elma Napier
Northern Tyrell Michael Bertrand
Roseau C.A.H. Dupigny
Southern Arthur Pemberton
Western George Austin Winston
Source: Pierre[1]

The appointed members were James O. Aird, Clement Joseph Leonard Dupigny and Howell Donald Shillingford.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Marie Davis Pierre (1975) Procedure and Working Methods, pp154–155
  2. 2.0 2.1 Davis, p4