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Ayns 1990, lesh cur er bun y corys reiltagh shirveishagh, d'injillee cummaght y Lhiass-chiannoort reesht. Hie y Choonceil Chiannoortagh er astyrt, as hug ad Coonceil ny Shirveishee 'syn ynnyd echey, gyn kiart erbee ec y Lhiass-chiannoort y ghoaill ayrn aynjee. Chammah's shen, ghow y [[Constitution Act 1990|Slattys Bunraght 1990]] eaghtyrys Hinvaal ayns [[Doolish]] jeh, as hug ad Eaghtyrane Tinvaal 'syn ynnyd echey. Ayns 1992, hug ad y chooid smoo jeh ny paartyn reiragh echey da ny rheynnyn reiltys cooiey. Ayns 1993, hug y [[Police Act 1993|Slattys Poleen]] lane stiurey er as freggyrtys er son ny meoiryn-shee fo Rheynn Cooishyn Sthie.<ref name="standing-committee"/>
Ayns Jerrey Fouyir 1993, hug magh Bing Bunraght as Kianglaghyn Mooie Choonceil ny Shirveishee y nah choontys shallidagh oc er cooishyn bunraghtoil ry-heet. Er lhieu, b'ghoillee eh fakin dy beagh vondeish erbee ry-gheddyn liorish scughey pooar erbee jeh'n Lhiass-chiannoort.<ref name="standing-committee"/>
==Obbraghyn y Lhiass-chiannoort==
-- NY TA HEESE, T'EH ASS PABYRYN Y STANDING COMMITTEE --
Ga dy vel shiartase dy h-obbraghyn reiragh ec y Venrein as y Lhiass-chiannoort, ta obbyraghyn jeant ec [[Reiltys Vannin]] dy feer, er y fa dy vel kione y steat jean coyrle Choonceil ny Shirveishee ayns dagh cooish, faggys.
The ‘Governor-in-Council’ functions are formally exercisable only in
conjunction with the Council of Ministers. The discharge of these ‘Governor
in Council’ functions takes place by the Council of Ministers reaching a
conclusion on the matter in question, and then referring it to the Lieutenant
Governor for his concurrence; those exercisable by the Lieutenant Governor
autonomously will only be used after due consultation, and with regard to
elected opinion where relevant.
Ta pooar y Lhiass-chiannoort currit er ec y Chrooin; liorish Slattyssyn Parlamaid Vretyn Vooar bentyn rish kuse dy h-obbraghyn er lheh (myr sampleyr, arraghey stiagh); as liorish Slattyssyn Tinvaal ny [[Leigh chadjin Vannin]]. Bun y phaart jesh-chliaghtagh echey, shen cummal seose cairys as sheerid reiltys, as adsyn bun hee chadjin er nyn gummal seose ec y leigh.<ref name="reiltys"/>
In October 1993 the Constitutional and External Relations Committee of the
Council of Ministers produced its Second Interim Report on Future
Constitutional Issues and concluded that it was difficult to see what further
powers could be transferred from the Lieutenant Governor with any
advantage.
Ta'n Lhiass-chiannoort pointeil briwnyssyn ny h-Ellan, er lhimmey jeh'n [[Ard-vriw]] as y [[Nah Vriw]], liorish obbraghey neuchrogheydagh. Chammah's shen, t'eh pointein [[Turneyr Theayagh]] Vannin as kuse dy h-oikee chrooinagh 'syn Agglish Hostyn.<ref name="reiltys"/> T'eh er coyrle y chur (er son ny Manninee) da Onnoryn vees goll er fogrey magh ayns [[New Year's Honours List|Rolley Onnoryn y Vlein Noa]] as [[Queen's Birthday Honours List|Rolley Onnoryn Laa Ruggyree]] ny Benrein, as ta currym echey bentyn rish enmys da [[The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service|Aundyr ny Benrein er son Shirveish Arryltagh]] as [[The Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion|Aundyr ny Benrein er son Greinney Ventyraght]].<ref name="reiltys"/>
In consequence of the changes described above, the functions of the
Lieutenant Governor have very largely been reduced to those of a symbolic
figurehead, with the powers previously exercised by the office-holder now
being exercised by democratically elected Ministers. Moreover, the
Lieutenant Governor’s functions have long ceased to involve military
command, and they require no specific duties in regard to law and order or
the command of any police or para-military force.
In the important area of the Island’s external commercial relations, moreover,
the making of policy and its implementation is, subject to the approval of
Tynwald, a matter for the Government. The same is, of course, the case in
relation to internal policy and practice affecting the various business sectors
established here, and the affairs of the Island generally.
-- NY TA HEOSE, T'EH ASS PABYRYN Y STANDING COMMITTEE --
-- NY TA HEESE, T'EH ASS YNNYD-EGGEY OIK YN ARD-SCRUDEYR--
Whilst HM The Queen and the Lieutenant Governor have certain executive functions, it is considered that all material functions are discharged by the Isle of Man Government as the Head of State almost always acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
Changes in the role of the Lieutenant Governor were amongst the most significant of the Isle of Man constitutional reforms during the 20th century. This process continues and it is the wish of the Isle of Man Government that the Lieutenant Governor encourages such change, subject to him being the guardian of the affairs of HM The Queen or Crown matters.
Following a report of the Standing Committee on Constitutional Matters for the Session 2003/04 a change in the title of Lieutenant Governor has been proposed.
Job Specification of the Lieutenant Governor
* To be Her Majesty The Queen’s personal representative and impartial adviser;
* To represent Her Majesty The Queen on ceremonial occasions;
* To host Royal and VIP visits and occasions in conjunction with the Island’s authorities;
* To play a full and active part in the social and charitable affairs of the Isle of Man and promote community activity in this area;
* To carry out certain executive functions in relation to the control of immigration and the exercising of delegated authority to give Royal Assent to a wide range of primary legislation;
* To transmit recommendations for certain Crown appointments to the Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs following consultation with the Island or Church authorities, as appropriate;
* To make recommendations for official Honours and Awards to the Department for Constitutional Affairs in consultation with the relevant Island authorities;
* To work with the Island’s authorities to help promote the interests of the Isle of Man on public or social occasions.
The Deputy Governor
The Warrant of appointment of the Lieutenant Governor also appoints the First Deemster (Chief Justice) to act as Deputy Governor or, in the event of his absence or inability to act, the Second Deemster. When acting as Deputy Governor the First Deemster has all the powers of the Lieutenant Governor and these become effective during the absence of the Lieutenant Governor from the Island or in the event of the inability of the Lieutenant Governor to act. A Deemster, when acting as Deputy Governor, is titled His Honour the First (Second) Deemster (Name), Deputy Governor and is referred to as Your Honour.
The Role of the Lieutenant Governor
There are three overlapping roles: Constitutional, Community and Ceremonial
Constitutional
The Lieutenant Governor derives his powers directly from the Crown, from United Kingdom Acts of Parliament in respect of certain specific functions (e.g. Nationality and Immigration); and from Acts of Tynwald or Customary Law. The purpose of the constitutional role is to maintain the legitimacy and continuity of government as this is the foundation of civil peace and order which is maintained by the rule of law.
Both the First Deemster and the Second Deemster are Crown Appointments but save for these the Lieutenant Governor appoints, after independent process, the Island’s Judiciary. HM’s Attorney General is also a Crown Appointment. The Lieutenant Governor also has a role to play with certain Crown Appointments within the Church of England on the Island.
Shoh currymyn y Lhiass-chiannoort:<ref name="reiltys">
After taking advice, the Lieutenant Governor is responsible for making recommendations, on behalf of Isle of Man residents, for Honours that are announced in Her Majesty The Queen’s New Year and Birthday Honours lists - see Honours Nomination form under Biography.
* ve fer ynnydagh as coyrlee ny Benrein;
* shassoo son y Venrein er keayrtyn jesh-chliaghtagh;
* goltaghey keayrtyn scanshoil as reeoil myrane lesh lught-reill ny h-Ellan;
* goaill ayrn ayns cooishyn sheshoil as giastyllagh Vannin as greinney ny theay dy ghoaill ayrn ayndaue myrgeddyn;
* jannoo obbraghyn reiragh bentyn rish stiurey arraghey stiagh as cur [[Kied Reeoil]] da [[bun-slattyssyn]].
* cur coyrle reiltys ny h-Ellan (ny'n Agglish, myr t'eh cooie) da'n Screeudeyr Steat son Cooishyn Bunraghtoil bentyn rish pointeilyn vees jeant ec ny Crooin.
* cur coyrle lught-reill ny h-Ellan er son aundyryn as onnoryn oikoil da'n Rheynn Cooishyn Bunraghtoil;
* co-obbraghey myrane lesh lught-reill ny h-Ellan er son dy chur er oaie parteeas ny h-Ellan er cruinnaghtyn theayagh as sheshoil.
He also has a responsibility in connection with nominations for The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service and for The Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promotion.
Community
The Lieutenant Governor’s community role is by far the busiest. The Lieutenant Governor and his wife are patrons of many organisations and charities, and give their support and encouragement whenever there is an opportunity. Patronage of the Lieutenant Governor signals that an organisation is worthy of wide support. During most years, there will be many functions to attend all over the Island.
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