The changes are to make a more accountable States

The island is holding its general elections on 21 April.

After it, the island's current system of 43 committees managing government and services is to be replaced by 10 departments and three committees.

There have not been such major changes since a reform of government after the World War II. The idea is to make a more efficient and accountable system.

Policy Council

The meeting on Saturday, 1 May will begin with members of the new House being sworn into office. They will then set about the crucial task of choosing the Chief Minister.

Nominations for the number one post can be handed in after next Wednesday's election, and the names will be posted in the Royal Court House as soon as they are received.

Candidates must be elected deputies or Alderney representatives in the States.

A deputy Chief Minister, department ministers and five committee chairmen will be elected the following Tuesday, 4 May.

There will then be a further sitting on the Thursday to elect members of departments and committees.

The new system will see a Policy Council being responsible for the development and control of corporate policy, and a Treasury and Resources Department will look after how money and resources are allocated to each department.

There will be nine other departments which will have responsibility for delivering services.

A further three committees will look after the development of States' procedures and departmental constitutions, scrutiny of policy and services and public sector pay negotiations.