George Waft
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George Henry Waft Dip App SS BSc(Hons) RMN
MLC
is a current Member of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man
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Mr Waft was educated at the Isle of Man College of Further Education, the Naval Training School and the Nurse Training School. He became a catering officer for various naval companies and then worked for the DHSS for 30 years as well as being an Onchan Commissioner for 20 years. In 1991 he stood for the House of Keys
representing Onchan
and was elected. He remained an MHK for Onchan until his elevation to the Legislative Council in 1994. His interest are the countryisde, computers, amateur radio, swimming and fishing.
George Waft has written a book that is widely available entitled From Tynwald Street to Tynwald Hill. First published in 2006.
RMN
RMN can mean:*Radio Mindanao Network* Registered Mental Nurse* Reconciling Ministries Network, a movement of United Methodist individuals, congregations, and other groups working for the full participation of all people in the United Methodist Church...
MLC
MLC
-Technology:*Multi-level cell, a type of flash memory*Multi-Platform Language for Calculators*Multileaf collimator, a tool used for shaping radiation beams in external-beam radiotherapy.*Mobile Location Center, a network element in GSM Telephony Networks...
is a current Member of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
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Mr Waft was educated at the Isle of Man College of Further Education, the Naval Training School and the Nurse Training School. He became a catering officer for various naval companies and then worked for the DHSS for 30 years as well as being an Onchan Commissioner for 20 years. In 1991 he stood for the House of Keys
House of Keys
The House of Keys is the directly elected lower branch of Tynwald, the parliament of the Isle of Man, the other branch being the Legislative Council....
representing Onchan
Onchan
Onchan , is a village in the parish of Onchan on the Isle of Man. It is at the north end of Douglas Bay. Although administratively a village, it has the second largest population on the island, after Douglas, with which it forms a conurbation....
and was elected. He remained an MHK for Onchan until his elevation to the Legislative Council in 1994. His interest are the countryisde, computers, amateur radio, swimming and fishing.
Governmental positions
- Chairman of the Civil Service Commission, 1996–2004
- Chairman of the Whitely Council, 1996–2004
George Waft has written a book that is widely available entitled From Tynwald Street to Tynwald Hill. First published in 2006.