Newry Councillors appointed to Warrenpoint Harbour Authority Board
Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon has announced the appointment of three Newry, Mourne and Down District Councillors to the Board of Warrenpoint Harbour Authority (WHA).
The Board is responsible for operating, maintaining and improving Warrenpoint Port.
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The Minister has appointed Councillor Karen McKevitt, Councillor Cathy Mason and Councillor Glyn Hanna.
Councillors McKevitt and Mason have been appointed for a first-term with effect from 1 March 2020.
Councillor Hanna has been appointed to a second term effective from 22 August 2020.
The Councillors were nominated by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and appointed following a selection process.
Minister Mallon said, “I congratulate Councillors Hanna, McKevitt and Mason on their appointment to the Board of Warrenpoint Harbour Authority.
“I am confident that their experience and knowledge of local issues will add significant value to the work of the Authority and its continued role in contributing to the local community and the wider regional economy,” she added.
The Minister also paid tribute to the outgoing Board Member, saying, “I would also thank Councillor Sean Doran for his valuable contribution to the WHA Board during his tenure.”
These appointments have been made in accordance with the Commissioner for Public Appointments for Northern Ireland’s Code of Practice.
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