Politics of Alderney Politics of Alderney Politics of Alderney takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic British Crown dependency, whereby the President of the States of Alderney is the head of government. Alderney is part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey but is largely self-governing. Before the 1949 reforms, Alderney's legislature had no political affiliation as all positions in the States of Alderney (French: États d'Aurigny) were appointed. It consisted of the Governor of Alderney, until the holder in 1825 sold it back to the Crown and no further appointments were made, the Judge of Alderney, six Jurats, Alderney's court officers,
Member of the Legislative Assembly MLA. In federal parliament, members of the House of Representatives are designated MP and not MHR. In Brazil, Members of all 26 Legislative Assemblies () are called "deputados estaduais" (). The Federal District Legislative Assembly is actually called Legislative Chamber (), and is composed by "deputados distritais" (). Unlike the federal legislative body, which is bicameral, Brazilian states legislatures are unicameral. Members of the Lower House are also called deputies, but they are "deputados federais" (). In Canada, members of legislative assemblies are members of the elected provincial legislatures and are called MLAs in all provinces and territories except: Members