Explanatory note

This Order reconstitutes the Yarmouth (Isle of Wight) Harbour Commissioners as from 1st July 2001. It provides for the Commissioners to consist of a body of nine Commissioners with experience in relevant matters. Four persons will be appointed by the Commissioners and four persons will be appointed jointly by the Isle of Wight Council, Yarmouth Town Council, Freshwater Parish Council and Totland Parish Council. The Chief Executive will also hold office as a Commissioner. 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 transitional provision for the co-option of five additional Commissioners and provisions for the protection of the Commissioners from personal liability in the discharge of their functions. The Order amends existing statutory requirements as to the Commissioners' accounts and repeals or revokes certain statutory provisions.