The chief minister has told Tynwald he was unware one of his most senior civil servants was being seconded to the Channel Islands, until it was a "done deal".
Economic Department Chief Executive Colin Kniveton is going to Sark in November to set up a civil service there.
Allan Bell said he knew about the post but not that Mr Kniveton had applied for and got the job.
He was asked by Middle MHK Howard Quayle whether he was in favour of the move:
DoI facing 'huge problem' over Peel Marina silt
Harbour due to be dredged again next year
No injuries in light aircraft accident at Ronaldsway
Emergency teams responded to incident yesterday afternoon
Milntown gardens to get upgrade thanks to lottery grant
Manx Lottery Trust give £25,000 of funding
DoI to move to monthly dredging in order to protect harbour depth
Significant work to be undertaken first by specialist contractors