The Dover Harbour (Constitution) Revision Order 2016

This Order reconstitutes the Dover Harbour Board on the new constitution date (defined in article 2). It provides for the Board to consist of a body of nine members with experience in relevant matters. Three members will be appointed by the Secretary of State one of whom will be appointed as the chair. Four members will be appointed by the Board, two of whom will be appointed as having particular knowledge or experience of, or ability in, the position of the port within the local community and local economy. The remaining two members will be the chief executive and one other senior officer of the Board. Provision is also made for the Board to consult the two advisory bodies known as the Port & Community Forum and the Dover Port Users Group.