His departure from the role has been confirmed in a statement issued by the Committee of Constables.
Mr Taylor, who was first elected in 2014, had been embroiled in controversy since an incident in June 2019 when he drove his car at an off-duty police officer manning a road closure in Trinity in 2019. He was subsequently convicted of dangerous driving in August last year, fined £4,000 and banned from driving for 18 months.
The Constable subsequently used parish money to pay his legal fees, claiming he was carrying out parish duties at the time of the offence and the parish insurance would cover the costs, but then agreed to return the money following a public backlash.
Today’s statement confirmed that Mr Taylor had written to the Bailiff to advise him of his resignation. It continued: ‘The law requires Mr Taylor to remain in office until his successor has been sworn in by the Royal Court.
‘However, he has announced his role will be strictly limited to ensuring that the effective day-to-day running of the Parish continues.
‘Mr Taylor has also confirmed to the Greffier of the States that he will not attend any further sittings of the States Assembly.’
Deidre Mezbourian, the Constable of St Lawrence and the chairman of the Committee of Constables said: ‘For centuries the Connétables have been subject to the disciplinary power exercised by the Royal Court and this demonstrates that we remain accountable.’
