Isle of Man Government - Government Structure

Government Structure

The Government consists of 9 departments, 9 statutory boards, 5 offices, and 9 other quasi-independent agencies (Public Lottery Trust, Manx Heritage Foundation, Arts Council, Sports Council, Swimming Pool Authorities, Local Government, Planning Authority, Health and Safety Executive Authority, Road Transport and Licensing Committee) all reporting to the Council of Ministers. The departments all report directly to the Council of Ministers.


Statutory boards and offices are listed below the Department to which they report.

  • Council of Ministers
    • The Office of Human Resources
      • Civil Service Commission
      • Whitley Council (for manual workers)
    • Chief Secretary's Office
    • Attorney General's Chambers
    • Isle of Man Data Protection Supervisor

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