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The Positive Action Group (PAG) ( gv, Possan Jantys Jarrooagh) is a political pressure group formed on the
Isle of Man ) , anthem = "O Land of Our Birth" , image = Isle of Man by Sentinel-2.jpg , image_map = Europe-Isle_of_Man.svg , mapsize = , map_alt = Location of the Isle of Man in Europe , map_caption = Location of the Isle of Man (green) in Europe ...
in November 2006. They see that there should be three ‘core principles’ applying to the system of Government in the
Isle of Man ) , anthem = "O Land of Our Birth" , image = Isle of Man by Sentinel-2.jpg , image_map = Europe-Isle_of_Man.svg , mapsize = , map_alt = Location of the Isle of Man in Europe , map_caption = Location of the Isle of Man (green) in Europe ...
, namely open accountable government, rigorous control of public finances, and a fairer society for all. Towards this end they resolve that six steps be taken by November 2011 to implement these ‘core principles’: # The people to have the right to elect
Legislative Council of the Isle of Man The Legislative Council ( gv, Yn Choonceil Slattyssagh) is the upper chamber of Tynwald, the legislature of the Isle of Man. The abbreviation "LegCo" is often used. It consists of eleven members (MLCs): * Eight members elected by the House of ...
members: - before this is implemented, no MLC may become a minister. # The number of government ministries to be reduced. # The number of departmental members to be reduced. # Those members whose position has been lost to be diverted to backbench positions to provide proper scrutiny and to hold government to account. # An Independent Audit Commission to be set up (as recommended by th
Commission of Inquiry into Mount Murray
. # Independent Ombudsman scheme to be set up; and
Tynwald Tynwald ( gv, Tinvaal), or more formally, the High Court of Tynwald ( gv, Ard-whaiyl Tinvaal) or Tynwald Court, is the legislature of the Isle of Man. It consists of two chambers, known as the branches of Tynwald: the directly elected House of ...
to pass:- ::* A
Freedom of Information Act Freedom of Information Act may refer to the following legislations in different jurisdictions which mandate the national government to disclose certain data to the general public upon request: * Freedom of Information Act 1982, the Australian act * ...
::* A Conflicts of Interests Act ::* Bring into force the Human Rights Act 2001


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Positive Action Group's website
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