The two branches of Tynwald sit separately throughout the parliamentary year mainly to enact primary registration; they sit together as Tynwald Court ten times each year, mainly to debate matters of policy, approve subordinate legislation and to adopt financial motions. The Presidentog Tynwald presides when both branches sit together. Tynwald proceedings are broadcast on Manx Radio and recorded in official reports known as Hansard. You can also visit and watch Tywald proceedings from the Public Gallery.
The nams, addresses and contact numbers for all Members of the legislative Council and the House of Keys, together with the constituencies they represent can be found in the front of the Isle of Man Phone Book and Business Directory and on the Tynwald website. To be eligible to vote on the Isle of Man you must be entered on the electroral roll and be aged 16 or over at the time of the election. You must have lived on the Island for at least twelve months prior to the 12 May in the year of an election to be entered on the electoral roll. You are then eligible to vote in the constituency in which usually live.