Explanatory note

This Order reconstitutes the Brightlingsea Harbour Commissioners as from 1st October 2002. It provides for the Commissioners to consist of a body of eight Commissioners with experience in relevant matters. Six persons will be appointed by the Commissioners and the chief executive and the harbour master will also hold office as Commissioners. Under the terms of the Order the appointed Commissioners will retire in rotation.

The Order includes other provision with respect to the Commissioners' constitution and provision for the protection of the Commissioners from personal liability in the discharge of their functions.

The Order revokes the Order which put in place the current constitutional arrangements.