Devon Watson believes ensuring members don't have convictions would help protect vulnerable people
The leader of Douglas City Council believes local authority members should undergo criminal record checks before taking up their seats.
Devon Watson has been speaking to Manx Radio about the Local Government Amendment Bill.
If approved, the legislation would introduce tighter regulations around members interests and codes of conduct.
Councillor Watson says some areas of the bill could go further:
Post Offices looking for 'hosts' in Onchan, Foxdale and Jurby
Services would be provided on a commission basis
Fine for Douglas man repeatedly abused 999 call handlers
Called Emergency Services Joint Control Room five times in an hour
Oral health of five-year-olds to be assessed this spring
Survey has previously found higher level of tooth decay on Island than in UK
Pair to be sentenced next month after homophobic assault
The court heard the complainant was walking on Victoria Street when they got talking to the duo
