The Isle of Man is a crown Dependency; it is internally self-governing and dose not form part of either the United Kingdom or the European Union. The Queen is the Head of State and her official title is "The Lord of Man". Her personal representative on the Island in the Lieutenant Governor. Under "Protocol 3" to the UK Act of Accession to the European Community the Isle of Man has a special relationship with the European Union. The Island has its own Government, which comprises 9 Department, each with their own function and powers. The chief Minister is the political head of the Government.