Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners exist by Act of Parliament as the Statutory Harbour Authority for Whitehaven Harbour, a Trust Port. The Board consists of up to 8 voluntary Commissioners plus the Chief Executive.
Each Commissioner is appointed on merit through an open recruitment process to provide the professional skills and experience to determine policy and to guide the business decisions of the organisation. Each one has a passion and commitment to making a difference for Whitehaven Harbour, the town and its communities.
Commissioners will review the existing balance of professional skills and experience before advertising any vacancy.
Terms for Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners are three years and each person can usually serve up to three terms.