The current President of Tynwald is Stephen Charles Rodan MLC
who was elected in July 2016.
The Role
The President of Tynwald presides over Tynwald when it sits in
Douglas, and also in the Council.
They are responsible for order and the conduct of business in
Tynwald and Council, and are elected by the members of Tynwald
from amongst their own number.
The Presidential term is five years. Prior to 1990, the Lieutenant
Governor presided over Tynwald and, before 1980 over the
Legislative Council. Since 1990 the Council has elected
its own President.
| Presidents of Tynwald | Year |
| Hon Stephen Charles Rodan BSc (Hons), MRPharmS, MLC | 2016 - |
| Hon Clare Christian, BSc | 2011 - 2016 |
| Hon Noel Q Cringle, MLC | 2000 - 2011 |
| Hon Sir Charles Kerruish, OBE, LLD, CP, MLC | 1990 - 2000 |
| His Excellency Lieutenant Governor | pre 1990 |