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Public feedback is being sought on proposals aimed at modernising the Island's electoral system.

 

IOM Government is inviting views on the Registration of Electors Bill 2020 and the Elections (Keys and Local Authorities) Bill 2020.

 

The new legislation is focused on providing greater clarity, simplicity and consistency, as well as addressing the issues that came to light during the 2016 House of Keys general election.

 

The consultation document and supporting information is available to view on the Government website at https://consult.gov.im. 

 

People are encouraged to respond by completing the online questionnaire or by writing to electionconsultation@gov.im or Election Consultation, Crown & Elections, Cabinet Office, Government Office, Bucks Road, Douglas, IM1 3PN.

 

The deadline for submissions is 5pm on Monday 6th January 2020.

 

Policy and Reform Minister Chris Thomas MHK, the Member responsible for taking the legislation through Tynwald, said: ‘Ensuring that elections are properly administered is an important Crown function and one that is vital in maintaining the public’s confidence in the democratic process. The proposed changes would improve the system for all elections in the Isle of Man and put the voter at the heart of the process.’

 

 

 

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