Who is standing for the Legislative Council?
There are 15 candidates vying for a seat on the Isle of Man's Legislative Council for the next five years.
The scrutiny body is the upper chamber of the Manx parliament, which makes up Tynwald alongside the House of Keys.
Four spaces are available on the board of eight, to be selected in a ballot by MHKs on Tuesday morning.
While 16 candidates were initially confirmed as successfully nominated to take part in the election, the withdrawal of Brian Holt has reduced the number to 15.
In order to stand in the election, those who applied needed to secure a proposer, seconder and at least two other supporters from the House of Keys.
But who are the candidates hoping to take a seat on the panel?
A cognitive behavioural therapist employed by Manx Care, Ms Bell has a career history working in mental health.
She said she was motivated to stand in the election after presenting two petitions for redress of grievance at Tynwald Day on better provisions for children with dyslexia.
She was proposed by Rob Callister, seconded by Ann Corlett, and supported by Tim Glover and Jason Moorhouse.
A retired broadcaster and businessman, Mr Berry previously owned radio station 3FM and a design and advertising agency.
He described himself as having a "longstanding interest in politics", having stood in a House of Keys election in 2006, and was keen to ensure the prosperity of the island through "good governance".
He was proposed by Claire Christian, seconded by Jason Moorhouse, and supported by Alex Allinson and Tim Johnston.
Mr Carbis is a senior practitioner in the Department of Home Affairs prison and probation service.
He has a career in community education youth work and social care and said he had a "good working knowledge of Isle of Man legislation".
He was proposed by Ann Corlett, seconded by Michelle Haywood, and supported by Jason Moorhouse and Tim Johnston.
An information technology and website provision business owner, Mr Cleator previously ran a music and sound business on the island.
A consultant to a number of Manx companies, he said he had experience dealing with advocates and had "become used to reading Acts of Tynwald".
He was proposed by Stu Peters, seconded by John Wannenburgh, and supported by David Ashford and Rob Callister.
A career in investing, founding and running businesses in the property and architecture industries, Mr Clueit moved to the Isle of Man in 2019.
He was appointed a member of the Housing and Communities Board where he said he had "useful contribution" in work to address issues in that area.
He was proposed by David Ashford, seconded by Michelle Haywood, and supported by Lawrie Hooper and Alex Allinson.
A business owner in recruitment for more than 25 years, Mr Duncan previously worked for the Metropolitan Police.
Throughout his career he said he had developed experience in recruitment, education and development, and international relations.
He was proposed by Tim Glover, seconded by Andrew Smith, and supported by Clare Barber and Jason Moorhouse.
A career in the maritime industry, Mr Gough is a quality manager for the Döhle Yachts Group.
He has a history working in compliance and said he had experience in hospitality, retail, construction, civil engineering, and maritime small craft industries.
He was proposed by Clare Barber, seconded by Jane Poole-Wilson, and supported by Tim Crookall and Claire Christian.
Previously a mental health nurse, Mr Henderson was first elected to the Legislative Council in 2015 and is seeking re-election after his current term of office came to an end on 28 February.
A long history in politics, he was previously an MHK for Douglas North from 1998 to 2005.
He was proposed by David Ashford, seconded by John Wannenburgh, and supported by Ann Corlett and Kate Lord-Brennan.
A former marine engineer, Mr Jones had a career in the merchant navy and maritime industries.
He retired from his job as chief engineer on the RMS Queen Mary 2 in July last year and said he had experience working in "dynamic" and "high-pressure environments".
He was proposed by John Wannenburgh, seconded by Jane Poole-Wilson, and supported by Stu Peters and Daphne Caine.
Previously professional in information technology (IT), Mr Mercer was first elected to the Legislative Council in 2020 and is seeking re-election after his current term of office came to an end on 28 February.
Working in IT for more than 30 years, he said sitting on the Council was "one of the greatest honours" of his life.
He was proposed by Kate Lord-Brennan, seconded by Daphne Caine, and supported by Jane Poole-Wilson and Tim Johnston.
A career in youth social work, Ms Morphet has lived on the Isle of Man for 18 years.
She has a post graduate qualification in mental health law and said she was "used to working with legislation on a daily basis".
She was proposed by Rob Callister, seconded by Alex Allinson, and supported by Tim Glover and Joney Faragher.
Working for the Isle of Man government for nearly 30 years, Ms Newall is a GP professional services officer for Manx Care.
She said she had an "acute knowledge of government departments", with experience including working in home affairs, the police and fire and rescue services.
She was proposed by Alex Allinson, seconded by Ann Corlett, and supported by Sarah Maltby and Joney Faragher.
After moving to the Isle of Man in 1980, Mr Perkins had a career in engineering and was an MHK for Garff from 2016 to 2021.
He was a political member for the departments of environment, food and agriculture, and enterprise, and said he misses the "political arena".
He was proposed by Clare Barber, seconded by Daphne Caine, and supported by Lawrie Hooper and Kate Lord-Brennan.
After a career finance, Mr Reid is now the chairman of the Isle of Man Skills Board and sits on the board of the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority.
He said that gave him a "strong track record of of success and experience" to draw from.
He was proposed by John Wannenburgh, seconded by Andrew Smith, and supported by Clare Barber and Jane Poole-Wilson.
Previously a television documentary director, Ms Sharpe was first elected to the Legislative Council in 2018 and is seeking re-election after her current term of office came to an end on 28 February.
She has been a political member for the departments of infrastructure and health and social care, and said she had "scutinised 80 pieces of legislation" during her time in office.
She was proposed by Rob Callister, seconded by David Ashford, and supported by Daphne Caine and Kate Lord-Brennan.
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