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Representationof the People Act 1995 (last amended: 2011-01-25)

47. (1) In a contested election, when the result of the poll has been ascertained, the returning officer shall forthwith-

(a) declare to be elected the candidate or candidates to whom the majority of votes has been given; [...]

See also: Official webpage, Isle of Man government

By law, every five years the House of Keys is dissolved and a General Election is held to elect members. The House of Keys is the popularly elected Branch of Tynwald, and consists of 24 Members (MHKs) who represent constituencies having one, two or three seats. The majority of Members sit as Independents, so meetings have to achieve a majority consensus decision.