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He thought however that the Secretary designate could usefully take the place of the Military Fort Commandant as Secretary of the modified Port Executive Committoo.
It was pointed out that the form of Port Trust recommended by Sir David Owen was not intended, unleɛs experience proved it to be desirable, to operate the facilities of the port and that therefore there was no need for anyone to exercise permanently the functions of Port Director, as the Trust would include a Chairman, who would in effect act as General Manager, a Secretary, a Farbour Haster, and a Port Engineer. Although there appeared to be a need for a temporary appoint- mont 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 shoul be limited to a period of one year.
5. Next Meeting.
The Chairman explained that lir. 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 Kr. Colman had reached London.
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