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Election reform bills take first steps in Keys

by isleofman.com 3rd March 2015
A bill which would change the rules governing general elections in the Isle of Man takes its first step towards the statute book on Tuesday.
The Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill is due for its first reading in the House of Keys.
Proposals include limits on candidates' campaign funds and registration of political parties.
The bill would also outlaw anonymous donations to election campaigns.
Another bill, seeking the public election of Legislative Council members, is also due for a first reading.
The bill to amend the Representation of the People Act was drawn up after an independent review into election fraud during the 2010 East Douglas by election.
That's being steered through the Keys by Policy and Reform Minster John Shimmin.
Lib Van's Peter Karran secured leave to introduce a Legislative Council Reform Bill last month, his proposals faces their first hurdle in the Keys too today.
Beforehand, there are 17 questions for oral answer.
The health minister will be asked about the purpose and cost of a trip to New Zealand, other questions cover the registering of historic buildings, an IT system in the General Registry, the NI fund, tax receipts and the use of government reserves.
John Shimmin back in the Council of Ministers, will be asked to list his top ten policies and top ten reforms for the year ahead.
Back: Question Time will be broadcast live from the House of Keys on Manx Radio AM 1368 or you can listen online at manxradio.com.
Meanwhile, the Legislative Council has one item - the third reading of the Freedom of Information Bill - to deal with this morning.
Posted by isleofman.com
Tuesday 3rd, March 2015 06:10pm.

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