| Chief Minister of the Isle of Man | |
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| Ard-choylargh | |
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| Office of the Chief Minister | |
| Style | Honourable |
| Member of | Council of Ministers |
| Seat | Douglas, Isle of Man |
| Nominator | House of Keys |
| Appointer | Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man on the nomination of and from among the members of the House of Keys |
| Term length | 5 years |
| Constituting instrument | Council of Ministers Act 1990 |
| Precursor | Chair of Executive Council |
| Formation | 16 December 1986 |
| First holder | Miles Walker |
| Salary | £98,679.10 |
| Website | www.gov.im |
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The chief minister (Manx: Ard-hirveishagh) is the executive head of the Isle of Man Government.
The office derives from that of chairman of the Executive Council. Before 1980 the Executive Council was chaired by the lieutenant governor, but thereafter the chairman was elected by Tynwald, the parliament of the Isle of Man.[1] The title was changed to "chief minister" in 1986.[2]
The chief minister is appointed by the lieutenant governor on the nomination of the House of Keys (formerly the nomination of Tynwald) after a general election for the House of Keys. He holds office until the next general election (i.e. normally for five years) and is eligible for re-appointment, but may be removed from office by simple majority in Tynwald on a vote of no confidence in the Council of Ministers.[3]
The incumbent chief minister is Alfred Cannan, who has held the office since 12 October 2021.