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(2) That the constitution of the Trust be as under: -
Three Government officials of high standing, to
be appointed by the Governor.
Three British subjects connected with the trade
of the Port, to be appointed by the
Governor on the nomination of the General
Chamber of Commerce.
One person interested in the trade of the Port
to be appointed by the Governor on the
nomination of the Chinese Chamber of
Commerce.
One independent Chairman, being a person of
business experience and, if possible, with
a knowledge of Port affairs, to be appointed by the Governor on the nomination
of the other members of the Trust at a
meeting duly held for the purpose. (Paragraph
83 (b)).
(3) The Harbour Trustees, other than the Chairman, to be
unpaid, but the Chairman to be paid a suitable annual fee. (Paragraph 83(c)).
(4) This Body of Harbour Trustees to remain in being for
three years as an experiment. (Paragraph 83(d)). (5) The matters over which the Trust would have control to
be:
Leasing or letting of piers.
Construction of new piers as and when necessary,
and the charges therefor.
Lights and huoys (Navigational), and the charges
therefor.
Hooring buoys, and the charges therefor.
Ferries, and the royalties etc. therefor.
Dredging the Harbour as required from time to
time.
Licensing of Pilots.