The Chief Executive of the Falkland Islands, Keith Padgett, acted as returning officer.

For the first time, elected candidates would be paid a salary, rather than just expenses, and be expected to work full-time, giving up whatever jobs or business interests they may have previously held.

This led to criticism from some Islanders that potential candidates had been put off from standing as they didn't want to give up their jobs.

[4] On 29 July 2013 the Executive Council announced that election day had been scheduled for 7 November.

[7] Hustings were held in late October and early November, with a north–south air-link and better facilities for tourism being the main issues debated.