Elections (Keys and Local Authorities) (Amendment) Bill 2024

Results updated 10 Dec 2025

There were 47 responses to this public consultation. 45 responses were online via the Isle of Man Government Public Consultation platform. 2 responses were input manually by the Crown and Elections Team as two individuals were not able to access the online consultation.

The comments from the Public Consultation have been analysed resulting in high level policy decisions made in respect of the role of ‘Teller’. The requirement for declaration of secrecy, which allows Tellers to perform their roles has been removed and a ‘code of conduct’ for Tellers has been compiled.

There will also be increased communications around the role of Tellers which will assist with educating the electorate which explains what they can and cannot do at a Polling Station.

Files:

Closed 30 Jan 2025

Opened 4 Dec 2024

Contact

Ryan Hagedorn

(Policy & Administration Officer)

Crown & Elections

+44 1624 685201

elections@gov.im

Overview

Views are sought from the public on the draft Elections (Keys and Local Authorities) (Amendment) Bill 2024 ('the Bill'). The draft Bill is available to view or download from the 'Related' section at the bottom of this page and should be considered alongside the Elections (Keys and Local Authorities) Act 2020 ('the Act'), which is also available in the 'Related' section below.

A keeling schedule of the Act (showing the amendments as they will sit in the Act) is also available as a related document. The Bill is intended to fulfil several objectives:

  1. Correct issues identified with the Elections (Keys and Local Authorities) Act 2020
     
  2. Update elements of the Act to reflect current best practice
     
  3. Apply new initiatives recommended to and approved by Tynwald

Reasonable adjustments and alternative formats

The Department is committed to equal opportunities and our aim is to make our documents easy to use and accessible to all.

We will take steps to accommodate any reasonable adjustments and provide such assistance as you may reasonably require to enable you to access or reply to this consultation.

If you would like to receive this document in another format or need assistance with accessing or replying to this consultation, please email elections@gov.im or telephone +44 1624 685201.

Responding to this consultation

You can respond to this consultation online by clicking on the 'Online Survey' link below. Alternatively you can download a paper version of this consultation in the 'Related' section below and email it to elections@gov.im or post it to:

Ryan Hagedorn
The Crown and Elections Team
Cabinet Office
3rd Floor Central Government Offices,
Prospect Hill,
Douglas,
Isle of Man,
IM1 3PN

What happens next

Thank you for taking the time to consider the contents of this draft Bill and to provide your feedback on the proposed changes. Consultation responses will inform the briefing documents provided to Tynwald Members as the Bill passes through the Branches of Tynwald.

Consultation responses will also be collated and published here you wish to review the outcome of this consultation.

Areas

  • All Areas

Audiences

  • All residents
  • Selected stakeholders

Interests

  • Elections & voting
  • Legislation