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College of Kiezers

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The College was re-established in the 1830s, with its members elected for life by planters. When a vacancy arose in the Court of Policy, the College would nominate two candidates, which the remaining members of the Court of Policy would vote on. However, other parts of the business community objected
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After the British took control of Guiana in 1803, the College came to be seen as the domain of the Dutch colonists. Facing opposition from the body, Lieutenant Governor of Demerara
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abolished it in 1812, giving its duties to the Financial Representatives, who were elected by the public, although with a severely limited franchise.
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The College of Kiezers was abolished for a second time in 1891 when a new constitution allowed for direct elections to the Court of Policy.
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and civilians. In 1789 Essequibo and Demerara were merged into a single administration, and joint Colleges were established.
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to the College's monopoly on selecting Court of Policy members. In October 1845 the
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The College of Kiezers (from the Dutch 'kiezers' meaning
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to abolish the body and widen the electoral franchise.
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