Explanatory note

changes the name of “The Trustees of the Port and Harbour of Lerwick” to “Lerwick Port Authority” and “the General Manager and Clerk” to the “Chief Executive”.

introduces a new category of business ratepayers to replace harbour ratepayers.

specifies that at least one shipowner Member should be from the commercial sector and one from the fishing sector.

alters the composition of the Board from 6 Councillors, 3 harbour ratepayers and 3 shipowners to 4 Councillors, 4 business ratepayers and 4 shipowners.

changes the time of Board appointments from a sixth of the Members annually to all every three years, or as otherwise determined.

simplifies the selection process for appointments and co-ordinates its timing with local government elections.

provides that no-one can appear on more than one list of electors and no-one aged 70 or over can be nominated as a candidate.

sets out the main provisions for Board proceedings.

provides for resignation, disqualification and replacement of Members.

empowers the Authority to seek information from Members on potential conflicts of interest and to pay Members reasonable remuneration.