In accordance with the Council of Ministers Act 1990 and the standing orders of Tynwald Court, The President of Tynwald, the Hon Clare Christian MLC, will summon the Court to a sitting to be held in public on Tuesday October 11, 2011 at 10.30am to elect a new Chief Minister. The Chief Minister will be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor Mr Adam Wood on the nomination of Tynwald. Proposals for the post of Chief Minister may only be made by Tynwald Members and must be submitted in writing and delivered to the Clerk of Tynwald by 5pm on Tuesday October 4, 2011. That evening the nominations will be made known to Tynwald Members then released to the media. Nominees must then submit a written policy statement to the Clerk of Tynwald by 5pm on Thursday October 6, 2011. Once circulated to Tynwald Members the statements will be posted on the Tynwald website, www.tynwald.org.im. ENDS