Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Interim Director of Environment Waste and Operations.

Agreed:

RESOLVED that James Hannon, Associate Maritime Consultant be appointed as the Designated Person for the role of Harbour Duty Holder.

Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.

The Executive received the report which outlined the selection process for individuals with suitable knowledge and understanding to serve as the ‘Designated Person’ (DP) to the Exeter Harbour Duty Holder and recommended the appointment of James Hannon, Associate Maritime Consultant in the role. A copy of Mr Hannon’s CV was attached to report as a Part II item, for the reasons that it related to an individual’s information.

Particular reference was made to:-

·    Mr Hannon was considered suitably qualified to meet the Port Marine Safety Code requirements to act as the Designated Person (DP) for the Harbor Duty holders and to provide an independent overview of the Council’s Port Safety Systems; and

·    the Council's Harbor Master had approached five individuals and two suitable applications with demonstrable competencies had been received. Mr Hannon was considered to have the most extensive Port Marine safety experience and was also the current DP with Dorset Council.

The Portfolio Holder for City Management advised that a meeting was being arranged to address Duty Holder governance, for 13th January 2025. She expressed her thanks for the work that had been undertaken to date in appointing the Duty Holder, provision of training and in appointing the DP.

The Leader moved the recommendations, which were seconded by Councillor Wright, voted upon, and CARRIED unanimously.

RESOLVED that James Hannon, Associate Maritime Consultant be appointed as the Designated Person for the role of Harbour Duty Holder.