Explanatory note

This Order reconstitutes the Teignmouth Harbour Commissioners (“the Commissioners”) as from 1st November 2003. It provides for the Commissioners to consist of a body of ten Commissioners. Nine Commissioners will be appointed by the Commissioners and will have experience in relevant matters. The Clerk 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 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, increases the Commissioners' borrowing powers and repeals or revokes certain statutory provisions.

The Order also confers on the Commissioners powers to give general and special directions to vessels in the harbour and its approaches.