Explanatory note

This Order reconstitutes the Lancaster Port Commission (“the Commissioners”) as from 1st January 2004. It provides for the Commissioners to consist of a body of not less than seven and not more than nine Commissioners with experience in relevant matters. Not less than six and not more than eight Commissioners will be appointed by the Commissioners. The Chief Executive will also hold office as a member of the Commissioners. 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 Commissioners from personal liability in the discharge of their functions. The Order amends existing statutory requirements as to the Commissioners' accounts, makes provision to index link the existing limits on the Commissioners' borrowing powers and revokes certain statutory provisions.