A bill which, if enacted, will allow the island’s Chief Minister to be voted on only by members of the House of Keys came a step closer this week.
The Council of Ministers (Amendment) Bill, which is being promoted by Michael MHK Alfred Cannan, passed through its clauses stage on Tuesday.
If enacted, the bill will mean members of Legislative Council will no longer have a vote on who is the island’s Chief Minister.
Mr Cannan described it as ‘a bill to restore primacy to the House of Keys’.
In addition, the bill provides that the Chief Minister be nominated and appointed from among members of the House of Keys, rather than Tynwald.
It also allows for the House of Keys to pass a vote of no confidence in the Council of Ministers.
An amendment by Rushen MHK Juan Watterson was approved allowing for nominations and voting to continue without a two-week break if no winning candidate is produced.
The bill was also passed through its third reading.