Manx Radio has been endorsed as the way forward for public service broadcasting on the Island.
The national broadcaster is to be recognised under proposals approved by Tynwald.
However, its funding will be subject to periodic reviews based on reports to the court.
During a debate lasting more than three hours there were also calls for the station's management structure to be reduced.
Businesses have until April to prepare for minimum wage increase
Treasury minister says meeting the living wage has been a goal for years
Infrastructure minister insists school buses will not be scrapped
Dr Michelle Haywood says some routes could become normal services, where capacity allows
Braddan Commissioners says social housing roof works doubled in cost
It was one of a number of issues discussed at its monthly public meeting
'No evidence' Isle of Man in recession, says treasury minister
Alex Allinson responds to concerns over GDP and GNP figures
Unemployment remains at 0.6 percent as vacancies rise
Labour Market Report shows 273 people registered out of work in September