Before modern times the government of the Isle of Man was in the hands of the Governor ( or Lieutenant Governor ) , who was the representative of the Lord of Man , assisted by his Council , consisting of the other permanent officials ( the Bishop , Archdeacon , Deemsters , Attorney General , etc. ) .
Before modern times the government of the Isle of Man was in the hands of the Governor ( or Lieutenant Governor ) , who representated the Lord of Man , assisted by his Council , consisting of the other permanent officials ( the Bishop , Archdeacon , Deemsters , Attorney General , etc. ) .