Legislative Council of the Isle of Man
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The Legislative Council is the upper chamber
of Tynwald
, the legislature of the Isle of Man
.
It consists of eleven Members —
The MLCs are elected by the House of Keys
by secret ballot for a term of 4 years. Four retire every 2 years, so four MLCs are elected at a time. A MLC must be at least 21 years old and resident in the Isle of Man.
Formerly, the Lieutenant Governor
presided over the Legislative Council and over Tynwald Court (a joint session of the Council and the House of Keys). Now, however, the President of Tynwald, who is chosen by the whole Tynwald for a six-year term, is the ex officio President of the Legislative Council, and presides over both the Legislative Council and Tynwald Court, except that the Lieutenant Governor presides once a year on Tynwald Day
. Furthermore, the Church of England
Bishop of Sodor and Man and the Attorney General appointed by the Lord of Mann
have seats on the Legislative Council. The President has a casting vote, the Bishop may vote like other members, while the Attorney General may not vote at all.
The Council does not normally originate legislation (the last Act
originating from the Council was the Sharing of Church Buildings Act 1986). Instead, it reviews legislation from the House of Keys. The Council, being elected by the MHKs themselves, does not have significant authority in Tynwald.
The first seven were Crown appointments and the last two appointments by the Bishop. Reforms were slowly made to reduce the number of judicial and religious appointments and these members were slowly replaced by indirectly elected members.
. The Governor still presided at joint sittings of Tynwald.
. The President of Tynwald is also a member of the Legislative Council and presides at its sittings.
The non ex-officio members are elected by the House of Keys for terms which end at the end of February following the fourth anniversary of their election.
Upper house
An upper house, often called a senate, is one of two chambers of a bicameral legislature, the other chamber being the lower house; a legislature composed of only one house is described as unicameral.- Possible specific characteristics :...
of Tynwald
Tynwald
The Tynwald , or more formally, the High Court of Tynwald is the legislature of the Isle of Man. It is claimed to be the oldest continuous parliamentary body in the world, consisting of the directly elected House of Keys and the indirectly chosen Legislative Council.The Houses sit jointly, for...
, the legislature of the Isle of Man
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
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It consists of eleven Members —
- eight elected members, known as Members of the Legislative Council or MLCs
- three ex officio members:
- the President of TynwaldPresident of TynwaldThe President of Tynwald is the presiding officer at the sittings of Tynwald in Douglas and is elected by the members of Tynwald from amongst their number...
- the Bishop of Sodor and ManBishop of Sodor and ManThe Bishop of Sodor and Man is the Ordinary of the Diocese of Sodor and Man in the Province of York in the Church of England. The diocese covers the Isle of Man. The see is in the town of Peel where the bishop's seat is located at the Cathedral Church of St German, elevated to cathedral status on 1...
- the Attorney GeneralAttorney General (Isle of Man)The Attorney General of the Isle of Man has an ex officio seat in the Legislative Council and is the Government's top legal adviser.The Attorney General is a Crown officer, rather than a member of the Isle of Man Government...
- the President of Tynwald
The MLCs are elected by the House of Keys
House of Keys
The House of Keys is the directly elected lower branch of Tynwald, the parliament of the Isle of Man, the other branch being the Legislative Council....
by secret ballot for a term of 4 years. Four retire every 2 years, so four MLCs are elected at a time. A MLC must be at least 21 years old and resident in the Isle of Man.
Formerly, the Lieutenant Governor
Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man
The Lieutenant Governor is the representative on the Isle of Man of the Lord of Mann . He/she has the power to grant Royal Assent and is styled His Excellency. In recent times the Governor has either been a retired diplomat or senior military officer...
presided over the Legislative Council and over Tynwald Court (a joint session of the Council and the House of Keys). Now, however, the President of Tynwald, who is chosen by the whole Tynwald for a six-year term, is the ex officio President of the Legislative Council, and presides over both the Legislative Council and Tynwald Court, except that the Lieutenant Governor presides once a year on Tynwald Day
Tynwald Day
Tynwald Day is the National Day of the Isle of Man, usually occurring on 5 July.On this day the Isle's legislature, Tynwald, meets at St John's, instead of its usual meeting place, Douglas. The session is held partly in the Royal Chapel of St John the Baptist and partly in the open air on the...
. Furthermore, the Church of England
Church of England
The Church of England is the officially established Christian church in England and the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion. The church considers itself within the tradition of Western Christianity and dates its formal establishment principally to the mission to England by St...
Bishop of Sodor and Man and the Attorney General appointed by the Lord of Mann
Lord of Mann
The title Lord of Mann is used on the Isle of Man to refer to Queen Elizabeth II, who is the island's Lord Proprietor and head of state.-Relationship with the Crown:The title is not correctly used on its own...
have seats on the Legislative Council. The President has a casting vote, the Bishop may vote like other members, while the Attorney General may not vote at all.
The Council does not normally originate legislation (the last Act
Act of Tynwald
An Act of Tynwald is a statute passed by Tynwald, the parliament of the Isle of Man.-Structure:Acts of Tynwald are structured in a similar format to Acts of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.-Commencement:...
originating from the Council was the Sharing of Church Buildings Act 1986). Instead, it reviews legislation from the House of Keys. The Council, being elected by the MHKs themselves, does not have significant authority in Tynwald.
Original
The original function of the Legislative Council was executive (i.e. giving advice to the Lieutenant Governor) and its membership was entirely appointed, as follows:- Lieutenant GovernorLieutenant Governor of the Isle of ManThe Lieutenant Governor is the representative on the Isle of Man of the Lord of Mann . He/she has the power to grant Royal Assent and is styled His Excellency. In recent times the Governor has either been a retired diplomat or senior military officer...
- First Deemster
- Second Deemster
- Clerk of the RollsClerk of the RollsThe Clerk of the Rolls is a judge and Head of the Judiciary in the Isle of Man.This position was formerly distinct from that of the Deemsters but now the Clerk of the Rolls is held jointly with the office of First Deemster....
- Attorney GeneralAttorney General (Isle of Man)The Attorney General of the Isle of Man has an ex officio seat in the Legislative Council and is the Government's top legal adviser.The Attorney General is a Crown officer, rather than a member of the Isle of Man Government...
- Receiver GeneralReceiver General of the Isle of ManThe Receiver General of the Isle of Man was an appointment made by the Lieutenant Governor. Until 1919 the Receiver General had a seat in the Legislative Council....
- Water BailiffWater bailiffA water bailiff is a law enforcement officer responsible for the policing of bodies of water, such as a river, lake or coast. The position has existed in many jurisdictions throughout history.-Scotland:...
- Bishop of Sodor and ManBishop of Sodor and ManThe Bishop of Sodor and Man is the Ordinary of the Diocese of Sodor and Man in the Province of York in the Church of England. The diocese covers the Isle of Man. The see is in the town of Peel where the bishop's seat is located at the Cathedral Church of St German, elevated to cathedral status on 1...
- Archdeacon of Sodor and Man
- Vicar General of Sodor and ManVicar General of Sodor and ManThe Vicar General of the Diocese of Sodor and Man is an ecclesiastical law officer appointed by the Bishop of Sodor and Man.Formerly there were two vicars general in the diocese, but since 1846 only one has been appointed...
The first seven were Crown appointments and the last two appointments by the Bishop. Reforms were slowly made to reduce the number of judicial and religious appointments and these members were slowly replaced by indirectly elected members.
1917 Reform
In 1917, the Judicature (Amendment) Act introduced by the Legislative Council removed Clerk of the Rolls from the composition of the Council which thus consisted of the above eight members (excluding the Clerk of the Rolls).1919 Reform
In 1919 The Archdeacon, the Vicar General and the Receiver General were removed as ex-officio members of the Council by the Isle of Man Constitution Amendment Act 1919. The members were thus:- Lieutenant Governor
- First Deemster
- Second Deemster
- Attorney General
- Bishop of Sodor and Man
- 2 members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor
- 4 members elected by the House of Keys
1975 Reform
The First Deemster lost his seat in the Council, by virtue of the Isle of Man Constitution (Amendment) Act 1975.1980 Reform
The Lieutenant Governor was removed as Presiding Officer and replaced by an indirectly elected President of the Legislative CouncilPresident of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man
The President of the Legislative Council is the principal officer of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man. Until 1980, the Lieutenant Governor presided ex officio. From 1980 to 1990, the members elected a President from among their number. Since 1990, the President of Tynwald has been elected...
. The Governor still presided at joint sittings of Tynwald.
1990 Reform
The Lieutenant Governor is removed as Presiding Officer of Tynwald and replaced by a member of Tynwald elected by the Members of the court (i.e. the High Court of Tynwald) as President of TynwaldPresident of Tynwald
The President of Tynwald is the presiding officer at the sittings of Tynwald in Douglas and is elected by the members of Tynwald from amongst their number...
. The President of Tynwald is also a member of the Legislative Council and presides at its sittings.
Current composition
- President of Tynwald
- Attorney General
- Bishop of Sodor and Man
- Eight members elected by the House of Keys
The non ex-officio members are elected by the House of Keys for terms which end at the end of February following the fourth anniversary of their election.
Current members
- President of Tynwald: Clare ChristianClare ChristianClare Margaret Christian BSc MLC is a Manx politician, who is currently President of Tynwald. She's a former member of the Legislative Council and former Health Minister of the Isle of Man Government....
- Bishop of Sodor and Man: Rt Rev Robert Paterson MARobert Paterson (clergy)Robert Mar Erskine Paterson MA MLC is Bishop of Sodor and Man, in the Church of England.-Life:He was educated and trained at St John's College and Cranmer Hall, Durham....
- Attorney General: Stephen HardingStephen Harding (lawyer)Stephen Mark Harding QC, LL.B is Her Majesty's Attorney General for the Isle of Man and ex officio Member of the Legislative Council .-References:...
QCQueen's CounselQueen's Counsel , known as King's Counsel during the reign of a male sovereign, are lawyers appointed by letters patent to be one of Her [or His] Majesty's Counsel learned in the law... - David CallisterDavid CallisterDavid Alexander Callister MHK is a Manx politician and broadcaster, who is a current member of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man. He defeated Pamela Crowe in 2008., He is also known as a former broadcaster on Manx Radio....
- Alex DownieAlex DownieAlexander Frank Downie FIMarEST MCMI FFB MLC, is currently a member of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man and a former Trade and Industry Minister of the Government. He was a Member of the House of Keys from 1991 until his election to the Legislative Council in 2005...
- Dudley ButtDudley ButtDudley Butt MLC is currently a Member of the Legislative Council and Tynwald in the Isle of Man. He is a former Detective Chief Inspector of the Isle of Man Constabulary.-Early life and education:...
- Edmund LoweyEdmund LoweyEdmund Lowey MLC is a Manx politician, who is a Member of the Legislative Council in the Isle of Man.-Early life:Edmund was born in 1938 in Ballasalla and was educated at Castle Rushen and then worked for the Ronaldsway Aircraft Company from 1964, until 1975...
- Juan TurnerJuan TurnerJuan Richard Turner is a Manx politician, businessman, radio producer, radio presenter, television producer and freelance cameraman, he is also a Member of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man....
- Phil BraidwoodPhil BraidwoodRobert Philip "Phil" Braidwood BEng MLC is a Manx politician, who is currently a Member of the Legislative Council, he was previously an MHK for Douglas East after winning the Douglas East by-election in 1995 and he has continued to top the poll in every General Election since then until his...
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Membership
| Year | Election | Previous Members | Candidates | Elected |
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| 2011 | Resignation of the President of Tynwald President of Tynwald The President of Tynwald is the presiding officer at the sittings of Tynwald in Douglas and is elected by the members of Tynwald from amongst their number... |
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Tony Brown Tony Brown may refer to:*Tony Brown , known as Tony Brown, Chief Minister of the Isle of Man*Tony Brown , Australian rules footballer... Steve Rodan The Honourable Stephen Charles "Steve" Rodan, SHK, BSc, MRPharmS is a Scottish politician, who is the current Speaker of the House of Keys and former Minister of the Isle of Man Government and Member of the House of Keys for the constituency of Garff... Clare Christian Clare Margaret Christian BSc MLC is a Manx politician, who is currently President of Tynwald. She's a former member of the Legislative Council and former Health Minister of the Isle of Man Government.... |
Clare Christian Clare Margaret Christian BSc MLC is a Manx politician, who is currently President of Tynwald. She's a former member of the Legislative Council and former Health Minister of the Isle of Man Government.... |
| 2011 |
Resignation of the Attorney General Attorney General In most common law jurisdictions, the attorney general, or attorney-general, is the main legal advisor to the government, and in some jurisdictions he or she may also have executive responsibility for law enforcement or responsibility for public prosecutions.The term is used to refer to any person... |
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Stephen Harding Saint Stephen Harding is a Christian saint and abbot, one of the founders of the Cistercian Order.-Life:Stephen Harding was born in Dorset, England. He was placed in Sherborne Abbey at a young age, but eventually put aside the cowl and became a travelling scholar. He eventually moved to Molesme... QC |
Stephen Harding Saint Stephen Harding is a Christian saint and abbot, one of the founders of the Cistercian Order.-Life:Stephen Harding was born in Dorset, England. He was placed in Sherborne Abbey at a young age, but eventually put aside the cowl and became a travelling scholar. He eventually moved to Molesme... QC |
| 2010 |
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Phil Braidwood Robert Philip "Phil" Braidwood BEng MLC is a Manx politician, who is currently a Member of the Legislative Council, he was previously an MHK for Douglas East after winning the Douglas East by-election in 1995 and he has continued to top the poll in every General Election since then until his... Dudley Butt Dudley Butt MLC is currently a Member of the Legislative Council and Tynwald in the Isle of Man. He is a former Detective Chief Inspector of the Isle of Man Constabulary.-Early life and education:... Alex Downie Alexander Frank Downie FIMarEST MCMI FFB MLC, is currently a member of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man and a former Trade and Industry Minister of the Government. He was a Member of the House of Keys from 1991 until his election to the Legislative Council in 2005... George Waft George Henry Waft Dip App SS BSc RMN MLC is a current Member of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man.Mr Waft was educated at the Isle of Man College of Further Education, the Naval Training School and the Nurse Training School... Alan Crowe Edward "Alan" Crowe MLC, FCIS, ACIB is a Manx politician and former teacher, who was a member of the Legislative Council in the Isle of Man.-Early life and career:... Kevin Woodford Kevin Woodford, BA , MHCIMA, Cert ED is a Manx celebrity chef, actor, television presenter, businessman, hotelier and former restaurateur.-Career:... David Talbot David Talbot is a progressive journalist, bestselling author and media entrepreneur. He was the founder and editor-in-chief of one of the first web magazines, Salon.com... John Skinner John Skinner was a Scottish historian and song-writer.Born in Balfour, Aberdeenshire, he was a son of a schoolmaster at Birse, and was educated at Marischal College.... Brenda Cannell Brenda Josephine Cannell MHK is the current member of the House of Keys for Douglas East, having been first elected in the 1996 general election. She was born in 1952 in Liverpool and moved to the Island in 1977. She was a Hair Stylist prior to becoming an MHK. She was on the Douglas Town... |
Phil Braidwood Robert Philip "Phil" Braidwood BEng MLC is a Manx politician, who is currently a Member of the Legislative Council, he was previously an MHK for Douglas East after winning the Douglas East by-election in 1995 and he has continued to top the poll in every General Election since then until his... Alex Downie Alexander Frank Downie FIMarEST MCMI FFB MLC, is currently a member of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man and a former Trade and Industry Minister of the Government. He was a Member of the House of Keys from 1991 until his election to the Legislative Council in 2005... Dudley Butt Dudley Butt MLC is currently a Member of the Legislative Council and Tynwald in the Isle of Man. He is a former Detective Chief Inspector of the Isle of Man Constabulary.-Early life and education:... Alan Crowe Edward "Alan" Crowe MLC, FCIS, ACIB is a Manx politician and former teacher, who was a member of the Legislative Council in the Isle of Man.-Early life and career:... |
| 2008 |
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Clare Christian Clare Margaret Christian BSc MLC is a Manx politician, who is currently President of Tynwald. She's a former member of the Legislative Council and former Health Minister of the Isle of Man Government.... Pamela Crowe Pamela Mavis Crowe is a former Member of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man. Prior to entering politics she was a director of Crowes Ltd and an author of several books... Edmund Lowey Edmund Lowey MLC is a Manx politician, who is a Member of the Legislative Council in the Isle of Man.-Early life:Edmund was born in 1938 in Ballasalla and was educated at Castle Rushen and then worked for the Ronaldsway Aircraft Company from 1964, until 1975... David Callister David Alexander Callister MHK is a Manx politician and broadcaster, who is a current member of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man. He defeated Pamela Crowe in 2008., He is also known as a former broadcaster on Manx Radio.... |
Clare Christian Clare Margaret Christian BSc MLC is a Manx politician, who is currently President of Tynwald. She's a former member of the Legislative Council and former Health Minister of the Isle of Man Government.... Edmund Lowey Edmund Lowey MLC is a Manx politician, who is a Member of the Legislative Council in the Isle of Man.-Early life:Edmund was born in 1938 in Ballasalla and was educated at Castle Rushen and then worked for the Ronaldsway Aircraft Company from 1964, until 1975... David Callister David Alexander Callister MHK is a Manx politician and broadcaster, who is a current member of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man. He defeated Pamela Crowe in 2008., He is also known as a former broadcaster on Manx Radio.... |
| 2008 |
Change in Lord Bishop |
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Robert Paterson (clergy) Robert Mar Erskine Paterson MA MLC is Bishop of Sodor and Man, in the Church of England.-Life:He was educated and trained at St John's College and Cranmer Hall, Durham.... |
| 2007 |
Resignations |
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Alan Crowe Edward "Alan" Crowe MLC, FCIS, ACIB is a Manx politician and former teacher, who was a member of the Legislative Council in the Isle of Man.-Early life and career:... Leonard Singer Leonard Ian Singer MHK MR Pharm S is a British pharmacist and politician based in Ramsey, Isle of Man.-Career:Singer was born in Manchester on 27 January 1943, he has resided in Portugal and Tenerife. He moved to the island in 1989 and set up Singer's Pharmacy in Ramsey having qualified as a... David Moore (Manx) Dr David Moore is a Manx politician and former Chairman of the Finance Board, the forerunner to the present Treasury Minister. He was Member of the House of Keys for Peel from 1978 until his retirement in 1986... |
Alan Crowe Edward "Alan" Crowe MLC, FCIS, ACIB is a Manx politician and former teacher, who was a member of the Legislative Council in the Isle of Man.-Early life and career:... |
| 2005 |
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Dudley Butt Dudley Butt MLC is currently a Member of the Legislative Council and Tynwald in the Isle of Man. He is a former Detective Chief Inspector of the Isle of Man Constabulary.-Early life and education:... Dominic Delaney Dominic Delaney is a former member of the House of Keys and the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man, where he sat as a member of the Alliance for Progressive Government. He was once called "one of the Island's most outspoken politicians".-Personal life:... Alex Downie Alexander Frank Downie FIMarEST MCMI FFB MLC, is currently a member of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man and a former Trade and Industry Minister of the Government. He was a Member of the House of Keys from 1991 until his election to the Legislative Council in 2005... Donald Gelling Donald James Gelling CBE CP, CInstSMM is a Manx former politician, who is a former Chief Minister of the Isle of Man who served two terms as Head of the Government.-Early life and career:... George Waft George Henry Waft Dip App SS BSc RMN MLC is a current Member of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man.Mr Waft was educated at the Isle of Man College of Further Education, the Naval Training School and the Nurse Training School... |
Donald Gelling Donald James Gelling CBE CP, CInstSMM is a Manx former politician, who is a former Chief Minister of the Isle of Man who served two terms as Head of the Government.-Early life and career:... Dudley Butt Dudley Butt MLC is currently a Member of the Legislative Council and Tynwald in the Isle of Man. He is a former Detective Chief Inspector of the Isle of Man Constabulary.-Early life and education:... George Waft George Henry Waft Dip App SS BSc RMN MLC is a current Member of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man.Mr Waft was educated at the Isle of Man College of Further Education, the Naval Training School and the Nurse Training School... Alex Downie Alexander Frank Downie FIMarEST MCMI FFB MLC, is currently a member of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man and a former Trade and Industry Minister of the Government. He was a Member of the House of Keys from 1991 until his election to the Legislative Council in 2005... |
| 2003 |
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Clare Christian Clare Margaret Christian BSc MLC is a Manx politician, who is currently President of Tynwald. She's a former member of the Legislative Council and former Health Minister of the Isle of Man Government.... Pamela Crowe Pamela Mavis Crowe is a former Member of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man. Prior to entering politics she was a director of Crowes Ltd and an author of several books... John Raymond Kniveton John Raymond Kniveton was a Member of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man.Born in 1933, he was educated at Douglas High School. He joined NatWest Bank and the Royal Air Force before becoming the Managing Director of Tours and a director of Laxey Glen Mills... Leonard Singer Leonard Ian Singer MHK MR Pharm S is a British pharmacist and politician based in Ramsey, Isle of Man.-Career:Singer was born in Manchester on 27 January 1943, he has resided in Portugal and Tenerife. He moved to the island in 1989 and set up Singer's Pharmacy in Ramsey having qualified as a... |
Clare Christian Clare Margaret Christian BSc MLC is a Manx politician, who is currently President of Tynwald. She's a former member of the Legislative Council and former Health Minister of the Isle of Man Government.... Pamela Crowe Pamela Mavis Crowe is a former Member of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man. Prior to entering politics she was a director of Crowes Ltd and an author of several books... John Raymond Kniveton John Raymond Kniveton was a Member of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man.Born in 1933, he was educated at Douglas High School. He joined NatWest Bank and the Royal Air Force before becoming the Managing Director of Tours and a director of Laxey Glen Mills... Edmund Lowey Edmund Lowey MLC is a Manx politician, who is a Member of the Legislative Council in the Isle of Man.-Early life:Edmund was born in 1938 in Ballasalla and was educated at Castle Rushen and then worked for the Ronaldsway Aircraft Company from 1964, until 1975... Leonard Singer Leonard Ian Singer MHK MR Pharm S is a British pharmacist and politician based in Ramsey, Isle of Man.-Career:Singer was born in Manchester on 27 January 1943, he has resided in Portugal and Tenerife. He moved to the island in 1989 and set up Singer's Pharmacy in Ramsey having qualified as a... |
| 2003 |
Resignation of the Lord Bishop Bishop of Sodor and Man The Bishop of Sodor and Man is the Ordinary of the Diocese of Sodor and Man in the Province of York in the Church of England. The diocese covers the Isle of Man. The see is in the town of Peel where the bishop's seat is located at the Cathedral Church of St German, elevated to cathedral status on 1... |
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Graeme Paul Knowles Graeme Paul Knowles was installed as Dean of St Paul's Cathedral, London on 1 October 2007 after Letters Patent were issued on 20 September 2007. He was previously Bishop of Sodor and Man between 2003 and 2007... |
| 2002 |
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Donald Gelling Donald James Gelling CBE CP, CInstSMM is a Manx former politician, who is a former Chief Minister of the Isle of Man who served two terms as Head of the Government.-Early life and career:... |
Donald Gelling Donald James Gelling CBE CP, CInstSMM is a Manx former politician, who is a former Chief Minister of the Isle of Man who served two terms as Head of the Government.-Early life and career:... |
| 2000 |
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Edgar Mann Lieutenant Colonel Dr Edgar John Mann MB is a British politician, who is a former Chairman of the Executive Council of the Isle of Man, the then head of the island's Government.-Early life and career:... Dominic Delaney Dominic Delaney is a former member of the House of Keys and the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man, where he sat as a member of the Alliance for Progressive Government. He was once called "one of the Island's most outspoken politicians".-Personal life:... Norman Radcliffe John Norman Radcliffe was a former member of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man.He was born in 1931 and educated at Ramsey Grammar School. He became a farmer before being both a member and the Chairman of the Andreas Parish Commissioners... George Waft George Henry Waft Dip App SS BSc RMN MLC is a current Member of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man.Mr Waft was educated at the Isle of Man College of Further Education, the Naval Training School and the Nurse Training School... |
Dominic Delaney Dominic Delaney is a former member of the House of Keys and the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man, where he sat as a member of the Alliance for Progressive Government. He was once called "one of the Island's most outspoken politicians".-Personal life:... George Waft George Henry Waft Dip App SS BSc RMN MLC is a current Member of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man.Mr Waft was educated at the Isle of Man College of Further Education, the Naval Training School and the Nurse Training School... Norman Radcliffe John Norman Radcliffe was a former member of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man.He was born in 1931 and educated at Ramsey Grammar School. He became a farmer before being both a member and the Chairman of the Andreas Parish Commissioners... Edgar Mann Lieutenant Colonel Dr Edgar John Mann MB is a British politician, who is a former Chairman of the Executive Council of the Isle of Man, the then head of the island's Government.-Early life and career:... |
| 2000 |
Resignation of the President of Tynwald President of Tynwald The President of Tynwald is the presiding officer at the sittings of Tynwald in Douglas and is elected by the members of Tynwald from amongst their number... |
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Noel Cringle The Honorable Noel Quayle Cringle OBE MLC is a former President of Tynwald in the Isle of Man.Cringle was educated at Castle Rushen High School and became a farmer and later auctioneer . Married to Mary, two sons. Elected to Arbory Parish Commissioners in 1964 serving through until 1974... |
Noel Cringle The Honorable Noel Quayle Cringle OBE MLC is a former President of Tynwald in the Isle of Man.Cringle was educated at Castle Rushen High School and became a farmer and later auctioneer . Married to Mary, two sons. Elected to Arbory Parish Commissioners in 1964 serving through until 1974... |
| 1998 |
Attorney General promoted to First Deemster |
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John Corlett William John Howarth Corlett, QC, LL.B was Her Majesty's Attorney General for the Isle of Man and ex officio Member of the Legislative Council from 1998 to 2011.He was called to English Bar in 1972 and the Manx Bar in 1974... QC Queen's Counsel Queen's Counsel , known as King's Counsel during the reign of a male sovereign, are lawyers appointed by letters patent to be one of Her [or His] Majesty's Counsel learned in the law... |
| 1998 |
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Edmund Lowey Edmund Lowey MLC is a Manx politician, who is a Member of the Legislative Council in the Isle of Man.-Early life:Edmund was born in 1938 in Ballasalla and was educated at Castle Rushen and then worked for the Ronaldsway Aircraft Company from 1964, until 1975... John Raymond Kniveton John Raymond Kniveton was a Member of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man.Born in 1933, he was educated at Douglas High School. He joined NatWest Bank and the Royal Air Force before becoming the Managing Director of Tours and a director of Laxey Glen Mills... Clare Christian Clare Margaret Christian BSc MLC is a Manx politician, who is currently President of Tynwald. She's a former member of the Legislative Council and former Health Minister of the Isle of Man Government.... Andrew Douglas Andrew Grant Douglas is a former Republican justice of the Ohio Supreme Court who served in that office from 1985 to 2002.-See also:*Ohio Supreme Court**List of Justices of the Ohio Supreme Court... Alan Crowe Edward "Alan" Crowe MLC, FCIS, ACIB is a Manx politician and former teacher, who was a member of the Legislative Council in the Isle of Man.-Early life and career:... |
Edmund Lowey Edmund Lowey MLC is a Manx politician, who is a Member of the Legislative Council in the Isle of Man.-Early life:Edmund was born in 1938 in Ballasalla and was educated at Castle Rushen and then worked for the Ronaldsway Aircraft Company from 1964, until 1975... John Raymond Kniveton John Raymond Kniveton was a Member of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man.Born in 1933, he was educated at Douglas High School. He joined NatWest Bank and the Royal Air Force before becoming the Managing Director of Tours and a director of Laxey Glen Mills... Clare Christian Clare Margaret Christian BSc MLC is a Manx politician, who is currently President of Tynwald. She's a former member of the Legislative Council and former Health Minister of the Isle of Man Government.... Alan Crowe Edward "Alan" Crowe MLC, FCIS, ACIB is a Manx politician and former teacher, who was a member of the Legislative Council in the Isle of Man.-Early life and career:... |
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George Waft George Henry Waft Dip App SS BSc RMN MLC is a current Member of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man.Mr Waft was educated at the Isle of Man College of Further Education, the Naval Training School and the Nurse Training School... |
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Clare Christian Clare Margaret Christian BSc MLC is a Manx politician, who is currently President of Tynwald. She's a former member of the Legislative Council and former Health Minister of the Isle of Man Government.... |
| 1990 |
Constitutional Change: President of Tynwald President of Tynwald The President of Tynwald is the presiding officer at the sittings of Tynwald in Douglas and is elected by the members of Tynwald from amongst their number... becomes ex officio President of the LegCo President of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man The President of the Legislative Council is the principal officer of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man. Until 1980, the Lieutenant Governor presided ex officio. From 1980 to 1990, the members elected a President from among their number. Since 1990, the President of Tynwald has been elected... |
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Charles Kerruish Sir Henry "Charles" Kerruish OBE LLD CP MLC was perhaps the most well known Manx politician. He was the Speaker of the House of Keys from 1962 to 1990, making him the longest serving Speaker in any Parliament in the Commonwealth, and first President of Tynwald... |
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Resignation of President of the LegCo President of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man The President of the Legislative Council is the principal officer of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man. Until 1980, the Lieutenant Governor presided ex officio. From 1980 to 1990, the members elected a President from among their number. Since 1990, the President of Tynwald has been elected... |
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Ian Anderson (Manx) Robert John Gurney Anderson , known as Ian Anderson, was a former President of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man.... |
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Edmund Lowey Edmund Lowey MLC is a Manx politician, who is a Member of the Legislative Council in the Isle of Man.-Early life:Edmund was born in 1938 in Ballasalla and was educated at Castle Rushen and then worked for the Ronaldsway Aircraft Company from 1964, until 1975... |
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Constitutional change: Governor replaced as presiding officer by elected President of the LegCo President of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man The President of the Legislative Council is the principal officer of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man. Until 1980, the Lieutenant Governor presided ex officio. From 1980 to 1990, the members elected a President from among their number. Since 1990, the President of Tynwald has been elected... |
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Jack Nivison John "Jack" Allen Cowell Kennedy Nivison, CBE, JP, was a former President of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man.He was first elected as an MHK for Middle in 1948 and became a Member of the Legislative Council in 1962. He continued as a Member of the Council until his retirement in 1988,... |
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Victor Kneale George Victor Harris Kneale CBE MA SHK, was a Manx politician and former Speaker of the House of Keys and Education Minister.... |
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Ralph Stevenson Sir Ralph Clarmont Skrine Stevenson, GCMG, MLC, CP was a British diplomat.In 1943, he was appointed Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, a post he held until 1946. Stevenson was Her Britannic Majesty's Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt from 1950 to... |
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Sir John Bolton Sir John Bolton OBE MLC was an accountant and Manx politician. He was a Member of both the Legislative Council and House of Keys and was Chairman of the Finance Board from 1967 to 1977. He was a chartered accountant and is credited with much of the Island's economic development in the 1970s. He... |
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Jack Nivison John "Jack" Allen Cowell Kennedy Nivison, CBE, JP, was a former President of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man.He was first elected as an MHK for Middle in 1948 and became a Member of the Legislative Council in 1962. He continued as a Member of the Council until his retirement in 1988,... |
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George Moore George Moore may refer to:*George Edward Moore , G.E. Moore, British philosopher*George Moore , Member of Parliament for Dublin City 1826–1831*George Moore , landowner and High Sheriff of Derbyshire... |
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Ralph Stevenson Sir Ralph Clarmont Skrine Stevenson, GCMG, MLC, CP was a British diplomat.In 1943, he was appointed Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, a post he held until 1946. Stevenson was Her Britannic Majesty's Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt from 1950 to... |
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John Crellin John Frissell Crellin MC JP CP was a prominent Member of the House of Keys in the Isle of Man.He was born in Douglas in 1889, the son of J F Crellin MHK JP CP... |
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James Robinson James Robinson, Jim Robinson, Jimmy Robinson or Jamie Robinson may refer to:-Public officials:*James W. Robinson James Robinson, Jim Robinson, Jimmy Robinson or Jamie Robinson may refer to:-Public officials:*James W. Robinson (Texas and California) James Robinson, Jim Robinson, Jimmy Robinson or... (Governor's appointee) |
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John Cowell -Life:Born in Ernesborough , Devon, he was educated at Eton, and King's College, Cambridge. In 1594 he became professor of civil law at Cambridge, and in 1598 master of Trinity Hall, Cambridge.He died at Oxford on 11 October 1611.-Works:... |
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William Christian William Christian may refer to:*William Christian , a Manx vicar and Member of the Legislative Council*William Christian , soldier on Virginia's western frontier, brother-in-law of Patrick Henry... |
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