manxchatterbox Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 presumably we had a Govenor at some time , i.e Governors Bridge etc ??? and if we did... why, and when did the job title become Lieutenant Govenor?? So what brought about that change in the job title??? Was there a change in the responsibilities?? Seems to me its an evolving position - so why not a change of job title to reflect that the IOM is no longer in need of day to day governing by the British Crown?? or the politicians in Westminster. Hoping someone with a genuine interst in the subject can post a factual and informative reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisner Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 The following from Hansards transcript of Tynwald sitting on 19th October 2005 ______________________________________________________ Standing Committee of Tynwald on Constitutional Matters New title for Her Majesty's representative The Chairman of the Committee (Mr Speaker) to move: That the First Report of the Standing Committee on Constitutional Matters for the Session 2005-2006 be received and its recommendations approved that the title Crown Commissioner Barrantagh y Chrooin' be approved by Tynwald for use as the title of Her Majesty's representative in the Isle of Man, subject to Her Majesty's approval. In the Keys Ayes 14, Noes 8 FOR Mr Rodan Mr Quayle Mr Rimington Mr Gill Mr Gawne Mr Houghton Mr Henderson Mr Braidwood Mr Shimmin Mrs Hannan Mr Bell Mrs Craine Capt. Douglas The Speaker Against Mr Anderson Mr Cannan Mr Teare Mr Cretney Mrs Cannell Mr Karran Mr Corkill Mr Earnshaw House of Keys, with 14 votes for, 8 votes against. In the Council Ayes 5, Noes 3 FOR Mr Lowey Mr Butt Mrs Christian Mr Gelling Mr Downie AGAINST The Lord Bishop Mr Waft Mr Singer With 5 for and 3 against, in the Council, the motion, therefore, carries. ___________________________________________________ This is still subject to the Approval of the Queen, but most motions in Tynwald are. But will this one be a rubber stamp also? If you feel the title should not be changed, write or email The Queen! (Address further up the thread). If you are quite happy with all this and Tynwald has done as you would have wanted . . . do nought our kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesemonster2005 Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 The following from Hansards transcript of Tynwald sitting on 19th October 2005______________________________________________________ Standing Committee of Tynwald on Constitutional Matters New title for Her Majesty's representative This is still subject to the Approval of the Queen, but most motions in Tynwald are. But will this one be a rubber stamp also? If you feel the title should not be changed, write or email The Queen! (Address further up the thread). If you are quite happy with all this and Tynwald has done as you would have wanted . . . do nought our kid. Anyone whose proud to be Manx and proud of our independence from the UK (if not from the Crown) should be in favour of anything that gives the island greater sovereignty even if it's just a change of name. I voted for 'we don't need a representative' because I feel that the time has finally come for the island to seek full independence and stand up for itself in the world. The island now only relies on the UK for defence - it has started making its own treaties and agreements with foreign governments which was previously the reserve of the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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