This Order reconstitutes the Aberdeen Harbour Board as from 1st January 2003. It provides for the Board to consist of a body of twelve members with experience in relevant matters. Nine persons will be appointed by the Board. The Chief Executive and two other senior officers of the Board will also hold office as members. Under the terms of the Order the appointed members will retire in rotation.

The Order also includes other provisions with respect to the Board’s constitution including provisions for the protection of the members from personal liability in the discharge of their functions. The Order amends the Board’s borrowing powers, amends existing statutory requirements as to the Board’s accounts and repeals or revokes certain statutory provisions.