The Positive Action Group (PAG) () is a political

pressure group Advocacy groups, also known as lobby groups, interest groups, special interest groups, pressure groups, or public associations, use various forms of advocacy or lobbying to influence public opinion and ultimately public policy. They play an impor ...

formed on the

Isle of Man The Isle of Man ( , also ), or Mann ( ), is a self-governing British Crown Dependency in the Irish Sea, between Great Britain and Ireland. As head of state, Charles III holds the title Lord of Mann and is represented by a Lieutenant Govern ...

in November 2006. They see that there should be three ‘core principles’ applying to the system of Government in the

, 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 () is the upper house, 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 Keys * Three '' ...

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 An ombudsman ( , also ) is a government employee who investigates and tries to resolve complaints, usually through recommendations (binding or not) or mediation. They are usually appointed by the government or by parliament (often with a sign ...

scheme to be set up; and

Tynwald Tynwald (), or more formally, the High Court of Tynwald () 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 Keys and the indirectly chosen Leg ...

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 (United States) of 1966 * F ...

::* A Conflicts of Interests Act ::* Bring into force the Human Rights Act 2001

External links

* Organisations based in the Isle of Man {{poli-org-stub