The Harbour Commissioners
APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS
The Newport Harbour Commissioners are a trust body, with statutory responsibilities for management and conservancy over an area defined by a line drawn from Goldcliff Point to Peterstone Gout and upriver to the tidal limit of Newbridge-on-Usk. The status of Trust Port makes the Commissioners a public body answerable to Government Ministers and responsible to local interests.
In accordance with the provisions of the Newport (South Wales) Harbour Revision (Constitution) Order 2003, three seats are scheduled for appointment for a period of 3 years, commencing 1st November 2011.
Accordingly, Newport Harbour Commissioners are looking for individuals with an interest in public service to fill these vacancies, and welcome applications from persons who consider they meet the requirements.
THE REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate ability and a proven track record in their chosen profession or other activities relevant to the current vacancies. Residence within a reasonable distance (i.e. 50 miles) and familiarity with local issues in the region surrounding the port are highly desirable. In order to ensure that the board has an appropriate balance of skills the emphasis for these particular vacancies are based upon:-
- Management of harbours.
- Shipping or other forms of transport.
- Specific knowledge of or interest in the local community.
COMMITMENT
The Board normally meets on the second working Wednesday of each month. Additionally, ad hoc meetings are held from time to time. It is not envisaged that total duties will take up more than one to two days per month. It is expected that, by applying, applicants are making a commitment to attending regularly. The role of a Commissioner is seen as one of public duty, and as such carries no remuneration, however all reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
Newport Harbour Commissioners are committed to the principles of public appointment based upon merit, aptitude, personal integrity, objectivity and honesty. Newport Harbour Commissioners is an equal opportunities employer.
If you are interested in being considered for these appointments, please write for an application form to: -
The Clerk, Newport Harbour Commissioners, 24 Bridge Street, Newport, NP20 4SF. (email clerk@newportharbourcommissioners.org.uk)
Alternatively you may download an application form HERE
Please note the following deadlines:
Closing date for receipt of requests for application forms
5th September 2011 (noon)
Closing date for receipt of completed application forms
12th September 2011 (noon)
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on 28th September 2011 (Provisional)
