How is the BPA Organised?
The BPA is organised so as to be as flexible as possible in keeping pace with constant change in the industry. Major policy decisions are taken by a Council which is elected by the membership and which meets on a quarterly basis.
Linked to the Council are specialist Working Groups dealing either with specific interests, such as the Ferry Port or Fishing Port sectors, or dealing with those issues which affect all ports such as the Environment and European Policy. The Association also runs a Scottish Ports Committee which maintains strong links with to the Scottish Executive and the Scottish Assembly. The BPA is funded entirely by its members and is run from offices in central London.
BPA members elect three officers to act as Chairman, Vice Chairman and Treasurer at the Association’s Annual General Meeting. The AGM is held in March each year and combined with the BPA Annual Lunch, an industry wide event held in the City.
BPA’s officers as elected at the Association AGM on 31st March 2009 are:
Chairman: Stephen Bracewell, Harwich Port Authority
Vice Chairman: Andy Brigden, Ports of Truro & Penryn
Treasurer: Tim Waggot, Dover Harbour Board