Public won't get to vote on Chief Minister election
Publication Date: Thu, 19 May 2011 07:58
Bill Malarkey MHK
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.
