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Call to reframe govt appointments

MHK's demand to 'end silo mentality'

An MHK says it’s time to end the ‘silo mentality’ when it comes to appointing government staff.

Julie Edge last month narrowly failed in her Tynwald bid to set up an independent review of employment costs across government.

She also claimed some top civil servants locally are earning up to £20,000 more than their UK counterparts while others, lower down the pay scales, are earning less.

The Onchan member believes a top-heavy management structure has been created as a result:

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