S.L. 499.26 Art. 18Chief Pilot.

(1) One of the licensed pilots shall be a Chief Pilot, who shall be assisted by a Deputy Chief Pilot, both of whom shall be

Class 1 pilots.

(2) The serving pilots shall, following an election, nominate from amongst the Class 1 Pilots a candidate for the position of Chief Pilot. The candidate so nominated shall be appointed by the Authority on advice of the Board.

(3) The Deputy Chief Pilot shall be chosen by the pilots on the basis of an election.

(4) If the serving pilots fail to nominate a pilot for the post of Chief Pilot within one month from the vacancy of the post of Chief Pilot, the Board may itself make such nomination to the Authority.

(5) The Chief Pilot and the Deputy Chief Pilot shall hold such office for a period of three years, which may be renewed following the procedure mentioned above.

(6) The Authority may remove the Chief Pilot if he is no longer suitable to hold such office.

(7) For the purposes of subregulation (6), the grounds on which the Chief Pilot shall be deemed to be no longer suitable to hold such office shall include:

(a) if for any reason whatsoever his licence is revoked or suspended;

(b) if he is no longer capable of performing his duties under these regulations and, or the agreement;

(c) if he has been found guilty of misconduct or any other disciplinary breach by the Disciplinary Committee in accordance with these regulations;

(d) if a vote of two-thirds of all serving pilots is taken in favour of his removal from the position of Chief Pilot.

(8) The Chief Pilot shall at all times liaise with the pilots and with the Authority.

(9) It shall be the duty of the Chief Pilot to:

(a) keep good order and discipline amongst the duty pilots;

(b) be a reference point for the Authority in respect of technical matters relating to the pilotage service;

(c) liaise with the Authority on pilotage matters and submit any reports as may be requested by such Authority;

(d) comply with any reasonable directive given to him by the Authority in connection with the provision of pilotage services;

(e) perform any other duties required of him under these regulations.

(10) The Deputy Chief Pilot shall assume the duties of the Chief Pilot during such time as the Chief Pilot is absent from his duties and if the situation so arises, until such time as another Chief Pilot is nominated and appointed.

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