Sec. 70.017. DUTIES

The board shall:

(1) recommend to the governor the number of pilots necessary to provide adequate pilot services for the Port of Corpus Christi;

(2) examine and determine the qualifications of each applicant for branch pilot;

(3) submit to the governor the names of persons who have qualified under this chapter to be appointed as branch pilots;

(4) establish pilotage rates;

(5) approve any changes of the locations of pilot stations;

(6) establish times during which pilot services will be available;

(7) hear and determine complaints relating to the conduct of pilots;

(8) make recommendations to the governor concerning any pilot whose license or certificate should not be renewed or should be revoked;

(9) adopt rules and issue orders to pilots and vessels when necessary to secure efficient pilot services; and

(10) institute investigations or hearings or both to consider casualties, accidents, or other actions that violate this chapter.

Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 359, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.