Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order—
alters the constitution of the Harwich Haven Authority; and
provides for the Authority’s accounts to be made publicly available.
The previous constitution provided for six of the ten members of the Authority to be appointed by appointing bodies other than the Authority or the Secretary of State. The new constitution provides for eight of the Board members to be appointed by the Authority or the Secretary of State. The remaining two members are the Chief Executive of the Authority and either the Harbour Master or another executive by virtue of their respective offices, thereby securing executive representation on the Authority.
The Order makes specific provision concerning the appointment of Board members with specialist skills. It also alters the number of terms of office which an appointed Board member may hold and widens the power of the Authority and the Chairman to disqualify Board members in certain circumstances.