The harbour is governed by an independent Board of 10 Harbour Commissioners appointed on merit following an open recruitment process to provide the professional skills and expertise to determine the policy and business decisions of the organisation. The Commissioners appoint a Harbour Master/Chief Executive, to whom day-to-day responsibility for running the harbour is delegated.
Commissioners are appointed for a term of three years and in line with Ports Good Governance Guidance can normally serve for two terms. Up to two additional Commissioners can be co-opted at any one time for specific purposes and serve for a period of 12 months.
Commissioner appointments are made after a competitive selection process based on the skills and experience required to meet the changing demands of the Commission. The Commissioner selection panel of four comprises the Chairman of LHC, a further Commissioner; the Chairman of the Harbour Advisory Group and an independent member.
Apart from the Harbour Master/Chief Executive, the Commissioners’ positions are voluntary and they have agreed not to receive remuneration.
