The Port Security (Avonmouth Dock and Royal Portbury Dock and Port of Bristol Security Authority) Designation Order 2010

Composition and membership of the Port of Bristol Security Authority

1.—(1) The Port of Bristol Security Authority (referred to in this Schedule as the “Authority”) must consist of at least three persons, and all members of the Authority must be appointed by the Secretary of State.

(2) A member of the Authority—

(a) may resign by giving at least 21 days notice in writing to the Secretary of State;

(b) must hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms of his or her appointment.

(3) The Secretary of State may dismiss a member of the Authority by notice in writing but only on the ground that the member—

(a) has missed more than three consecutive meetings of the Authority;

(b) has a financial or other personal interest which is likely to influence the performance of his or her functions as a member;

(c) has been adjudged bankrupt, has had his or her estate sequestrated, or has made a composition or arrangement with, or granted a trust deed for, his or her creditors;

(d) has misbehaved in a way that is relevant to his or her position as a member; or

(e) is unable, unfit or unwilling to perform his or her functions as a member.

(4) Every member of the Authority must, in so far as it is reasonably practicable, attend all meetings of the Authority, or if unable to attend a meeting of the Authority, arrange for another member of the Authority to represent him or her at the meeting.