Eighty-two candidates stood for 45 seats in the States

Roy Bisson, 62, finished in seventh place in the States poll with 744 votes.

Rival Mike Burbridge gained 758 votes - 14 more than Mr Bisson, taking the sixth and final seat up for grabs.

Five other candidates saw their totals vary slightly, but not enough to affect the overall outcome of the poll.

Forty-five new deputies have taken up their posts under the streamlined system of government following the elections on Wednesday.

Mr Bisson, who sat on the Island Development Committee, said he owed the recount to the people who voted for him.

The number of States members has been cut from 57 to 45, and the previous 43 committees have been absorbed into 10 departments and three main committees.

A chief minister will be elected by States members on 1 May who will represent the States outside Guernsey.

Efficiency hope

Meanwhile, the presidents of committees are being replaced by ministers, each of whom will sit on the Policy Council, a version of the UK Cabinet.

Stuart Falla, who topped the Castel poll with 2,219 votes, said he would like to be the minister for commerce and employment.

Mary Lowe who received 1,878 votes in the Vale, said she would like social security.

Guernsey's civil service is being restructured to reflect the changes.

It is hoped the new system will improve efficiency and accountability.

A record number of people chose to vote by post.