Crown commissioner explained

Crown commissioner was a proposed new title to replace the title of lieutenant governor of the Isle of Man.

On 19 October 2005, the Isle of Man's parliament, Tynwald, approved a proposal to change the lieutenant governor's title to to reflect the new role which the governor plays in the government of the Isle of Man.[1] [2] The proposed change was then submitted to the Lord of Mann Elizabeth II for royal assent.

In April 2006, however, after much public disapproval, Tynwald rejected the previously approved proposal and withdrew their request for royal assent.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/isle-of-man-news/governor_title_could_be_changed_1_1740886 Governor Title could be changed
  2. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/isle_of_man/4324400.stm Governor's title could be changed