There is a wide support for the Manx government to be made into a single legal entity.
At present individual departments have separate legal identities but the Isle of Man Government is not recognised in law as one body.
Supporters of a single legal framework say it would reduce internal barriers within government, allowing further co-ordination in the delivery of public services.
Results of a public consultation show a large majority of respondents support the move, with most also favouring the retention of a departmental structure within that framework.
Chief Minister Allan Bell MHK said: ‘The single legal entity initiative is an important step forward in modernising government and providing a structural framework to enable it to function more effectively.
‘Following the public consultation and further consideration by the Council of Ministers, it is now intended that final proposals should be ready for Tynwald to consider following the general election, for progression by the new administration.’
The public consultation invited responses to a series of questions exploring issues raised in a report by Sir John Elvidge KCB, formerly a senior civil servant in the Scottish Government.
Sir John’s report was considered by Tynwald in November 2014.
It looked at the merits of the government adopting a single legal entity status for the purposes of external and internal relations, and whether the current departmental system remains the most appropriate structure for the effective delivery of public services.
The consultation report has now been reviewed by the Council of Ministers and its recommendations accepted, including that work should now begin on the preparatory work on the legislation required for government to be established as a single legal entity.
Consideration will also be given to identify which, if any, further reform options should be progressed, in addition to developing legislation, in terms of how government might be structured.