Rob Callister and Julie Edge say they're both 'disappointed'
The two MHKs for Onchan have hit back at the village's local authority after it cancelled its quarterly meetings due to two board members being civil servants.
MHK Rob Callister, who’s also the Chair of Public Service Commission, says he is ‘extremely disappointed’ at the decision.
It was agreed by the board last night because members Scott Wilson and Gabriella Corkish felt they would be going against the civil servant's code of conduct and would be 'conflicted' on a number of matters.
A vote was held and it was agreed by four votes to three to cease holding them and instead contact the representatives directly if there is an issue.
Mr Callister says the meetings are 'needed' and are important for both parties to challenge decisions made in both the House of Keys and at the local authority.
He adds that he has spoken to the Office for Human Resources and cannot find any conflicts with the issue:
Ms Edge says it was an 'opportunity' for her to bring up issues that residents have contacted her about, for example social housing, and what support she can give them in Tynwald:
Onchan Commissioners has been contacted for comment.
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