Belfast Harbour
A former Derry councillor has been appointed to the Board of Belfast Harbour Commissioners.
Former Alliance councillor Rachael Ferguson was among nine people appointed to the board as non-executive members by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins.
The newly appointed commissioners have responsibility, under a series of Harbour Acts and Orders, for developing, maintaining, and operating Belfast Port to the highest standards of efficiency, financial prudence, environmental awareness, safety, and security to the benefit of all stakeholders.
Ms Ferguson has been a director of Strathfoyle Women's Activity Group for several years, driving community-led initiatives and strategic development.
She previously served as a Commissioner for Londonderry Port and Harbour and was an elected member of Derry and Strabane District Council, where she championed community engagement and policy development.
Since 2022, she has been serving as a non-executive board member of the Education Authority.
Her remuneration for this role is £8,800 per annum. She holds no other public appointments.
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