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The Legislative Council (Manx: Yn Choonceil Slattyssagh) is the upper chamber of Tynwald the legislature of the Isle of Man.It consists of eleven Members:Eight members elected by the KeysThree ex officio members:The Bishop of Sodor and ManThe President of Tynwald (casting vote)The Attorney General (non-voting)The MLCs are elected by the House of Keys by secret ballot for a term of 4 years. Four retire every 2 years so four MLCs are elected at a time.