the lieutenant governor had all judicial, fiscal (tax raising) and executive power. in about 1900 they had more power over the island than any other commonwealth leader had in their colony or dominion. however, he lost his role as head of the judiciary and as head of government in 1961, as president of legislative council in 1980 and finally as president of tynwald in 1990. today the role of lieutenant governor is mainly ceremonial. some powers under isle of man legislation do still fall to the governor or governor-in-council.