Modernising Trust Ports 2nd Edition.pdf - SailingNetworks

2. REPORTING AND COMPLIANCE.4 Good Housekeeping.4.1 It is essential that the statutory and legal framework underpinning the effectiveoperation of the trust port be maintained. This framework constrains theoperation of the port. This means that the chief executive or harbour master isbest placed to determine the need for change and to bring it to the attention ofthe board. Boards also need to keep abreast of new legislation that hasimplications for the port. Information on new legislation, includingenvironmental legislation, comes in many forms and from many sources. Thechief executive and/or harbour master should be tasked with keeping abreastof changes..4.2 Port legislation, byelaws and compliance with the Port Marine Safety Codemust be the subject of regular and automatic review and Boards shouldensure this process is undertaken. These reviews should take account ofchanges in local circumstances and national legislation. They should alsoattempt to accommodate likely short to medium term future requirements.Reviews should be conducted by competent port management, possiblysupported by a board committee comprising members with appropriate skills.This group should report to the board with whom the final responsibility foreffecting change must rest.21