THERE are 11 harbour commissioners, of which eight are appointed by the board, two appointed by Cornwall Council and one to be the harbour management representative. Three new appointments will be made in 2011.
Nominations are sought from stakeholders, harbour users and others for the position of Newlyn harbour commissioner to be appointed from July 2011 or as soon as possible thereafter, to serve for a three-year period in compliance with the Newlyn Harbour Revision Order 2010. The position is without remuneration. At present, monthly board meetings are held, but the frequency of these meetings is likely to reduce in the coming months.
New appointments are made against a job description under a selection and interview process and will be in accordance with rules for public appointments.
Criteria:
Successful appointees are expected to have special knowledge or ability in one or more of the following fields: commerce, shipping, fishing and cargo handling, maritime activities, boating and leisure activities, health and safety, community issues, public/industrial relations, management, accountancy or financial management, environmental matters. On this occasion the board is particularly seeking to appoint persons with commercial licensed fishing boat-ownership experience, especially in a seagoing capacity, and from individuals who have a keen interest in the harbour and the local community.
Appointments will be made by Newlyn Harbour Commissioners.
Closing date for nominations is 9am on June 30. Selection and appointments will take place in July. Further details can be obtained from Andrew Munson, harbourmaster at the Harbour Office in Newlyn. Call 01736 362523 or e-mail andrewmunson@btconnect.com
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