Chief minister welcomes overhaul of senior positions
Stronger lines of accountability are needed within the civil service on the Isle of Man.
That’s the view of the chief minister who has welcomed an overhaul of the most senior positions within it.
The chief secretary role has been scrapped in favour of a chief executive position, departments will no longer have chief executive officers and a new performance board is also being brought in.
A chief operating officer will also be appointed for the Cabinet Office.
It’s in response to a whistleblowing case concerning the former medical director which sparked a review into the role and responsibilities of the chief secretary.
"There is a clear need to ensure appropriate management, leadership and accountability between the senior role in government and chief officers of departments, as well as to continue the important work to address culture issues in the public service.” – Chief Minister Alfred Cannan
Alfred Cannan says Tynwald will have to vote on the changes:
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