Chief Minister of the Isle of Man

The Chief Minister (Manx: Ard-choylargh) is the executive head of the Isle of Man Government. He is the Prime Minister of the island.

The office comes from that of Chairman of the Executive Council. Before 1980 the Executive Council was chaired by the Lieutenant Governor, but afterwards the chairman was elected by Tynwald, the parliament of the Isle of Man.Constitution (Executive Council) (Amendment) Act 1980  The title was changed to "Chief Minister" in 1986.Constitution (Executive Council) Act 1986

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.Council of Ministers Act 1990 section 2

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) tried to become Chief Minister, but none got enough votes in Tynwald. On a second vote Mr Tony Brown (Speaker of the House of Keys) was nominated unopposed.Votes and Proceedings of Tynwald, 5th & 14th December 2006

 Chief Ministers 
Miles Walker MHK (December, 1986 - December 3, 1996)
Donald Gelling MLC (December 3, 1996 - December 4, 2001)
Richard Corkill MHK (December 4, 2001 - December 14, 2004)
Allan Bell MHK (December 14, 2004, caretaker as Chairman of the Council of Ministers)
Donald Gelling MLC (December 14, 2004 - December 14, 2006)
Tony Brown MHK (December 14, 2006 – Present)

Elections

 Year  Candidates & Votes Elected2006Round 1:
John Shimmin - 8, 10, 11, 12 votes
Steve Rodan - 9, 9, 9, 8 votes
David Cannan - 8,7 votes

Round 2:
Tony Brown, 30 votesTony Brown2004Donald Gelling - 29 votesDonald Gelling2001Richard Corkill - 21 votes
Edgar Quine - 10 votesRichard Corkill1996Donald Gelling - 21 votes
Edgar Quine - 12 votesDonald Gelling1991Sir Miles Walker
Colonel Dr Edgar MannSir Miles Walker1986Sir Miles WalkerSir Miles Walker

Related pages
Chief Minister
Chairman of the Executive Council

References

Category:Government of the Isle of Man