Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order reconstitutes the Caernarfon Harbour Trust so as to consist of not fewer than 11 or more than 13 Trustees who shall be appointed as follows—

(a)

Eight Appointed Trustees; appointed as follows

One by the Gwynedd County Council
Two by the Arfon Borough Council
One by the Ynys Mo*n Borough Council
One by the Caernarfon Town Council
One by the Welsh Yachting Association
One by the Nature Conservancy Council
One by the Menai Straits Users' Association after consultation with the Port Dinorwic Private Mooring Licence Holder’s Association.

(b)

Three nominated Trustees. These to be appointed by the Trustees from persons nominated by persons having a substantial interest in the harbour, or bodies representing such persons. They should be persons who have commercial, financial or maritime experience.

(c)

Co-opted Trustees. The Trustees may co-opt up to two further Trustees, being persons whose special knowledge or experience would be of value to the Trust.

The Order also provides for the management of meetings of the Trustees, publication of accounts, payment of the expenses of trustees, new powers and procedures for making charges, confirming byelaws, granting leases, disposal of surplus land and the sealing of documents, and for the repeal of obsolete provisions.