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Public won't get to vote on Chief Minister election

Thu, 19 May 2011

The public won't be given the chance to decide who should be Chief Minister.

 

Tynwald voted against a referendum on whether the electorate should appoint the Island's Chief Minister.

 

Douglas South MHK Bill Malarkey had called for a vote to be held, asking the public if it would like to elect the leader of the Isle of Man Government.

 

Mr Malarkey also wanted a referendum on whether the Legislative Council should be elected by the public.

 

A lengthy debate saw politicians for and against the motion making their case, but the motion was defeated when members voted.

 

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