Tynwald asked to approve appointment later this month
Glenfaba and Peel MHK Tim Crookall will take over as chairman at Manx Utilities.
Chief Minister Alf Cannan will ask Tynwald to confirm the appointment later this month.
He'll replace Tim Johnston, who recently took up the role of enterprise minister.
Mr Crookall previously acted as enterprise and infrastructure ministers during this administration, before resigning from the Council of Ministers last summer.
Steam Packet praises passengers and crew following 'significantly rougher' than normal crossing
Sea conditions encountered were significantly rougher' than those forecasted
Bus Vannin invests in six new double-deckers
£1.4million spent as older vehicles retired
MiCard alternatives 'must be better than what we already have'
MHK says those without bank accounts mustn't be discriminated against
Last chance for central residents to respond to 20mph consultation
Those in the south will be able to submit views from next week
