Article 36 Advisory Committee

(1)

The Council shall establish a committee to be known as the Watchet Harbour Advisory Committee, which they shall consult (except in a case of special urgency) on all matters substantially affecting the conservation, protection, regulation, management, maintenance and improvement of the harbour and its navigation.

(2)

Subject to the provisions of this article, the Advisory Committee shall consist of not less than seven members appointed by the Council, of whom—

(a)

one shall be appointed on the nomination of the Council;

(b)

one shall be appointed on the nomination of the Watchet Town Council;

(c)

one shall be appointed on the nomination of the operator for the time being of the marina;

(d)

one shall be appointed on the nomination of the Royal Yachting Association;

(e)

one shall be appointed on the nomination of the Watchet Charter Boatmens' Association or other such body representing local fishing interests in the harbour;

(f)

one shall be appointed on the nomination of the Watchet Boat Owners' Association or other such body representing local boating interests in the harbour;

(g)

one shall be appointed on the nomination of the Watchet Association of Commerce, Environment and Tourism or other such body representing commercial interests in the harbour other than boating and fishing;

(h)

up to two may be appointed to represent such persons interested in the harbour, other than those mentioned in the preceding sub-paragraphs of this paragraph, as the Council from time to time think fit.

(3)

If it appears to the Council in the case of any of the appointments referred to in paragraph (2) that the body by whom the nomination is to be made has refused or failed to nominate a member after being requested by the Council to do so, or if the body by whom any of the said nominations is to be made has ceased to have an identifiable existence, the appointment in question may be made by the Council after consultation with such persons (if any) appearing to the Council to be representative of the interests represented, or formerly represented, by the nominating body specified in the relevant sub-paragraph of paragraph (2) above as the Council consider appropriate.

(4)

Subject to paragraph (5), a member of the Advisory Committee shall remain a member of the Committee for so long as the appointing body concerned shall think fit.

(5)

Any member of the Advisory Committee may resign his office at any time on giving notice in writing to the appointing body concerned.

(6)

The Advisory Committee shall appoint its own chairman and determine its own quorum and procedure.

(7)

Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (1) the Council shall consult the Advisory Committee on proposals to—

(a)

impose or vary any charges in relation to recreational use of the harbour and its use by small vessels;

(b)

make byelaws and general directions;

(c)

construct or license any significant works in the harbour;

(d)

carry out or license dredging.

(8)

The Council shall take into consideration any matter, recommendation or representation which may from time to time be referred or made to them by the Advisory Committee, whether or not is has been consulted by the Council on the matter, recommendation or representation so referred or made.

(9)

The Council shall provide reasonable accommodation for the meetings of the Advisory Committee and shall defray such reasonable expenses as may be incurred by the Committee in connection with the provision of secretarial services for the Committee.