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New Patrick Commissioner says he'll be taking things 'step-by step'

Gordon Clague 'happy' to be joining the board

A new commissioner in Patrick says he will be taking things ‘step-by-step’ following his appointment.

Gordon Clague was elected to the board, for a 14-month term, without contest alongside Leo Cussons.

It follows the resignation of three commissioners last year, including the chair, following a report by the former Tynwald Commissioner for Administration which found decisions made around the handling of a complaint had amounted to 'maladministration'.

Mr Clague says he believes retaining local authorities is vital:

Mr Cussons declined to be interviewed. 

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