Chief minister of the Isle of Man facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Chief Minister of the Isle of Man
Arms of His Majesty in right of the Isle of Man
Incumbent Alfred Cannan MHK since 12 October 2021
Office of the Chief Minister
Style	Honourable
Member of	Council of Ministers
Seat	Douglas, Isle of Man
Nominator	House of Keys
Appointer	Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man on the nomination of and from among the members of the House of Keys
Term length	5 years
Constituting instrument	Council of Ministers Act 1990
Precursor	Chair of Executive Council
Formation	16 December 1986
First holder	Miles Walker
Salary	£98,679.10
Website	www.gov.im

Isle of Man

This article is part of the series: Politics and government of the Isle of Man

Lord of Mann: Elizabeth II Lieutenant Governor: Adam Wood Deputy Governor: David Doyle Tynwald President of Tynwald: Clare Christian Legislative Council President: Clare Christian House of Keys Speaker: Steve Rodan Deputy Speaker: Geoff Corkish Clerk of the House: Roger Phillips Registrar of Member's Interests: Roger Phillips Chaplain: Revd. William Martin Reader of the House: Dr. Brian Stowell Government Council of Ministers Chief Minister: Hon. Allan Bell MHK Minister for the Treasury: Hon. Eddie Teare MHK Minister for Economic Development: Hon. John Shimmin MHK Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture: Hon. Phil Gawne MHK Minister for Community, Culture and Leisure: Hon. Tim Crookall MHK Minister for Education and Children: Hon. Peter Karran MHK Minister for Health: Hon. David Anderson MHK Minister for Home Affairs: Hon. Juan Watterson MHK Minister for Infrastructure: Hon. David Cretney MHK Minister for Social Care: Hon. Chris Robertshaw MHK Chief Secretary: Will Greenhow Manx Judiciary Attorney General: Stephen Harding First Deemster (English): David Doyle Second Deemster (Manx): Andrew Corlett Deemster: Alastair Montgomerie Judge of Appeal: Geoffrey Tattersall High Bailiff: John Needham Deputy High Bailiff: Jayne Hughes Keys Constituencies Local Government Political parties Elections Officials of State Parish Captains

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The Chief Minister (called Ard-hirveishagh in Manx, the local language) is the main leader of the Isle of Man Government. Think of them like a prime minister or president for the island. They are in charge of running the government and making important decisions for the people of the Isle of Man.

This important job used to be called the "Chairman of the Executive Council." Before 1980, the Lieutenant Governor (who represents the King or Queen) led this council. But after 1980, the chairman was chosen by Tynwald, which is the Isle of Man's parliament. The title officially changed to "Chief Minister" in 1986.

The Chief Minister is chosen by the Lieutenant Governor. This happens after the House of Keys (one part of Tynwald) suggests someone. They usually hold the job for five years, until the next election. They can be chosen again if Tynwald agrees. However, if Tynwald loses trust in the Chief Minister and their team (the Council of Ministers), they can vote to remove them from office.

The person currently holding this job is Alfred Cannan. He has been the Chief Minister since October 12, 2021.

Who Has Been Chief Minister?

This section lists the people who have held the top government job on the Isle of Man. First, we'll look at those who were "Chairmen of the Executive Council," and then the "Chief Ministers."

Chairmen of the Executive Council

These leaders served before the title changed to Chief Minister.

No.		Portrait	Name (Years Lived)	Time in Office	Political Group
	1		Sir Charles Kerruish (1917–2003)	1961 – 1967	Independent
	2		Norman Crowe (1905–1992)	1967 – 1971	Independent
	3		Percy Radcliffe (1916–1991)	1971 – 1977	Independent
	4		Clifford Irving (1914–2004)	1977 – 1981	Independent
	(3)		Percy Radcliffe (1916–1991)	1981 – 1985	Independent
	5		Lt Col Edgar Mann (1926–2013)	1985 – 1986	Independent

Chief Ministers

These are the people who have served as Chief Minister since the title was created in 1986.

No.		Portrait	Name (Years Lived) Area Represented	Time in Office	Political Group	Election	Ref(s)
	1		Sir Miles Walker (born 1940) MHK for Rushen	3 December 1986 – 3 December 1996	Independent	1986
						1991
	2		Donald Gelling (born 1938) MHK for Malew and Santon	3 December 1996 – 4 December 2001	Independent	1996
	3		Richard Corkill (born 1951) MHK for Onchan	4 December 2001 – 14 December 2004	Independent	2001
	—		Allan Bell (born 1947) MHK for Ramsey	14 December 2004	Independent	—
	(2)		Donald Gelling (born 1938) MHK for Malew and Santon	14 December 2004 – 14 December 2006	Independent	2004
	4		Tony Brown (born 1950) MHK for Castletown	14 December 2006 – 11 October 2011	Independent	2006
	5		Allan Bell (born 1947) MHK for Ramsey	11 October 2011 – 4 October 2016	Independent	2011
	6		Howard Quayle (born 1967) MHK for Middle	4 October 2016 – 12 October 2021	Independent	2016
	7		Alfred Cannan (born 1968) MHK for Ayre & Michael	12 October 2021 – Incumbent	Independent	2021

Images for kids

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  The Coat of Arms of the Isle of Man

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  Allan Bell

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  Howard Quayle

See also

• Chief Minister
• Chairman of the Executive Council