A. The governance of borough port and harbor facilities and all additions and improvements thereto, whether or not contiguous to the present facilities, shall be under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Haines Borough, its assembly, and its administration.

B. There shall be a seven-member port and harbor advisory committee comprised of two representatives with commercial vessel experience, two representatives with noncommercial vessel experience, one representative with tariff-regulated company experience, and two community members at large. Such appointments shall serve staggered terms of two years, and all appointments to the committee shall be made according to the provisions of HBC 2.60.055. Members shall serve until their successors have been confirmed by the assembly. There shall be no pay for committee membership. The committee shall organize itself and function according to the provisions of Chapter 2.60 HBC. The assembly may appoint a liaison who shall serve in an ex officio capacity and shall assist the committee administratively.

C. The port and harbor advisory committee shall deliberate over matters concerning the construction, improvement, maintenance, use, operation, and regulation of borough port and harbor facilities, and make recommendations regarding these issues to the assembly, either directly or through the manager or harbormaster.

D. The port and harbor advisory committee shall otherwise conduct its meetings and activities in accordance with Chapter 2.60 HBC. (Ord. 15-07-416 § 4; Ord. 14-01-363 § 11; Ord. 12-01-281 § 4; Ord. 09-01-195)