Chief Minister of the Isle of Man

Chief Minister of the Isle of Man

Incumbent
Howard Quayle
MHK
since 4 October 2016
Style The Honourable
Appointer Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man
Term length At the Lieutenant Governor's pleasure
Formation December 1986
First holder Sir Miles Walker
Website www.gov.im
Isle of Man
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The Chief Minister (Manx: Ard-shirveishagh) is the executive head of the Isle of Man Government.

The office derives from that of Chairman of the Executive Council. Before 1980 the Executive Council was chaired by the Lieutenant Governor, but thereafter the chairman was elected by Tynwald, the parliament of the Isle of Man.[1] The title was changed to "Chief Minister" in 1986.[2]

The Chief Minister is appointed by the Lieutenant Governor on the nomination of Tynwald after a general election of the House of Keys. He holds office until the next general election (i.e., for 5 years), and is eligible for re-appointment, but may be removed from office by Tynwald on a vote of no confidence in the Council of Ministers.[3]

After the general election in November 2006, Mr John Shimmin MHK, Mr Stephen Rodan MHK (Minister for Health and Social Security) and Mr David Cannan MHK (former Minister for the Treasury) sought nomination as Chief Minister, but none received the necessary majority of votes in Tynwald. On a second vote Mr Tony Brown (Speaker of the House of Keys) was nominated unopposed.[4]

Tony Brown stepped down from the role as Chief Minister on 29 September 2011.[5] Since 9 December, 2011 Allan Bell has been Chief Minister of the Isle of Man. On 1 August, 2016 Allan Bell announced that he is retiring after 37 years in Isle of Man politics.[6] His successor, Howard Quayle, took office on 4 October, 2016.

Chief Ministers

Elections

Year Candidates & Votes Elected
2011
2006

Round 1:

Round 2:
2004
2001
1996
1991
1986
1985
1981

See also

References

  1. ↑ Constitution (Executive Council) (Amendment) Act 1980
  2. ↑ Constitution (Executive Council) Act 1986
  3. ↑ Council of Ministers Act 1990 section 2
  4. ↑ Votes and Proceedings of Tynwald, 5 & 14 December 2006
  5. ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-14273525
  6. ↑ http://www.three.fm/news/isle-of-man-news/chief-minister-steps-down-after-32-years-in-politics/
  7. ↑ http://www.isleofman.com/News/details/80839/new-chief-minister-of-the-isle-of-man


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