Douglas City Council's Chief Executive is to retire next April after 19 years with the local authority.
Kathleen Rice is stepping down after a 42-year career in public service, which has included working as a solicitor and for councils in the UK.
She joined Douglas City Council in 2007 and has held the top job since then.
Council Leader Devon Watson has thanked her for her service, saying she joined Douglas when it was a town and leaves it as a city.
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