She was first appointed to the Authority on 24 October 1997. Mr Walter Smyth is currently Chairman of the Agriculture Research Institute and the Lisburn Enterprise Organisation. In addition he is actively involved with the Gibson Trust which provides grants to farmers. He was first appointed to the Authority on 24 October 1997. He was first appointed to the Authority on 17 April 1993.
Arrangements are ongoing for the appointment of two further Members.
The Authority is responsible for the maintenance, improvement and management of the harbours of Ardglass, Kilkeel and Portavogie.