# The Ipswich Port Authority Transfer Scheme 1996 Confirmation Order 1997, Paragraph 11: Constitution of the Authority


(1) For the avoidance of doubt it is hereby declared that, notwithstanding section 2(2) of the 1991 Act and paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 1 to that Act, the provisions of articles 4 to 7 of and Schedule 1 to the Ipswich Port Authority Order 1973, sections 5(3) and 39 of the Ipswich Dock Act 1913, and sections 28 and 30 of the Ipswich Dock Act 1852 (all which make provision as respects the constitution of the Authority) shall have no effect in relation to the Successor Company.
(2) On or at any time after the transfer date the Secretary of State may, if he thinks fit, appoint one or more persons to be members of the Authority in addition to the members appointed in pursuance of the Ipswich Port Authority Order 1973, provided that the number of persons appointed in pursuance of this sub-paragraph and in office for the time being shall not be more than four.
(3) A person appointed in pursuance of sub-paragraph (2) above shall come into office on such date and, subject to article 6 of the Ipswich Port Authority Order 1973, shall continue in office for such period as the Secretary of State may specify when he makes the appointment.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/948/schedule/paragraph/11 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/ipswich-port-authority-transfer-scheme-1996-confirmation-order-1997/schedule/paragraph-11
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