The Borough of Poole (Poole Harbour Opening Bridges) Order 2006

Article 42

SCHEDULE 6FURTHER PROTECTION OF POOLE HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS AND USERS OF THE BACK WATER CHANNEL

Scheme of arrangements for establishment of Poole Harbour Bridges Operating Board

1.  The Council shall establish the Board in exercise of the powers conferred upon the Council by section 111 of the Local Government Act 1972(1).

2.  The Council shall consult the Board on all matters affecting the management and operation of the bridges.

3.  The Council shall take into consideration any matter, recommendation or representation which may from time to time be referred or made to it by the Board.

4.—(1) The Board shall consist of five persons.

(2) Two persons shall be appointed by the Council of whom—

(a)one shall represent the local police authority;

(b)one shall represent the local highway authority.

(3) Three persons shall be appointed by the Commissioners of whom—

(a)two shall represent harbour users; and

(b)one shall represent the Commissioners.

5.  Appointments to the Board shall be made in accordance with a scheme prepared by the Council.

6.  The Board may determine its own quorum and procedure and shall appoint a Chairman, who shall make arrangements for the Board to meet not less than twice a year.

7.  If at any meeting of the Board the Chairman is not present the members present at the meeting shall choose one of their number to be the Chairman of the meeting.

8.  Every question at a meeting of the Board shall be decided by a majority vote of the Board members present and voting.

9.  If at any meeting of the Board there is an equality of votes on any question the Chairman shall have a second or casting vote which he may exercise for or against the status quo.

10.  A member of the Board shall hold office for the period of 3 years from the date of his appointment and at the end of that period shall be eligible for reappointment.

11.  A member of the Board may resign his office at any time by notice in writing given to the Chief Executive of the Council.

12.  If the Board is satisfied that a member—

(a)has, without reasonable excuse, been absent from 2 consecutive meetings of the Board; or

(b)has become bankrupt or made an arrangement with his creditors; or

(c)is incapacitated by physical or mental illness from discharging the functions of a member; or

(d)is otherwise unable, unwilling or unfit to discharge the functions of a member;

the Board may declare his office as a member to be vacant and thereupon his office shall become vacant.

13.  The Council shall make such facilities available to the Board for the conduct of its business as the Council shall determine necessary in order for the Board to carry out its functions.