Explanatory note

This Order reconstitutes Berwick Harbour Commissioners with effect from 1st June 2009. The new constitution provides for the Commissioners to consist of a body of ten Commissioners, nine of whom will be appointed by the Commissioners from amongst persons with experience in relevant matters. The remaining Commissioner is to be the Harbour Master. Under the terms of the Order the appointed Commissioners will retire in rotation.

The Order also includes other provisions with respect to the Commissioners’ constitution including provisions for the co-option of up to two additional Commissioners and for the protection of the Commissioners from personal liability in the discharge of their functions. The Order increases the Commissioners’ borrowing powers, amends existing statutory requirements as to the Commissioners’ accounts and repeals certain statutory provisions.