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He thought however that the Secretary designate could usefully take the place of the Military Port Comandant as Secretary of the modified Port Executive Committee.
It was pointed out that the form of Port Trust recommended by Sir David Owen was not intended, unless experience proved it to be desirable, to operate the facilities of the port and that therefore there was no reed for anyone to exercise permanently the functions of Fort - Director, as the Trust would include a Chairman, who would in effect act as General Manager, a Secretary, a Harbour Master, and a Fort Engineer, Although there appeared to be a need for a temporary appoint- ment while the formation of the Port Trust was proceeding, it was felt necessary to bear in mind the tendency of such appointments to become permanent, and if the appointment of a Port Director were made it should. be limited to a period of one year.
5. Next Meeting.
The Chairman explained that Mr. Colman was expected to return to England towards the end of January after a visit to Hong Kong and it was agreed to defer the next meeting until Mr, Colman had reached London.
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