The Legislative Council (Manx: Yn Choonceil Slattyssagh) is the upper chamber of Tynwald, the legislature of the Isle of Man.

Furthermore, the Church of England Bishop of Sodor and Man and the Attorney General have seats on the Legislative Council.

[4][5] A motion was proposed in the Keys on 28 January 2020, shortly before the 2020 MLC election, which would have prevented MHKs voting for more candidates than there are places to be filled, but this was rejected.

In the past, a number of reforms were made in the composition of the Legislative Council, which are set out below.

In 2016 Lord Lisvane was asked to carry out a review of the functioning of Tynwald.

The original function of the Legislative Council was executive (i.e. giving advice to the Lieutenant Governor — or Lords of Mann prior to Revestment) and its membership was entirely appointed, as follows: Historically the "Comptroller" (a position sometimes held together with another office such as that of Receiver-General) and an "Archdeacon's Official" were also members.

The members were thus:[9] The Isle of Man Constitution Act 1971 removed the Attorney-General's vote, and he no longer counted towards a quorum.

The First Deemster lost his seat in the Council, by virtue of the Isle of Man Constitution (Amendment) Act 1975.