The chief minister has told Tynwald he was unware one of his most senior civil servants was being seconded to the Channel Islands, until it was a "done deal".
Economic Department Chief Executive Colin Kniveton is going to Sark in November to set up a civil service there.
Allan Bell said he knew about the post but not that Mr Kniveton had applied for and got the job.
He was asked by Middle MHK Howard Quayle whether he was in favour of the move:
DoI to change rent-setting model for public sector housing
Changes to come into force in April 2026
Candidates could need to declare interests to stand in 2026 General Election
Government's asking for feedback on proposed changes to election process
Customs and Excise office to relocate
Public counter will open in Central Government Offices on 15 December
Douglas man convicted in Island's 'most complex child abuse image investigation'
Police uncovered over 30,000 images on 52-year-old's devices
