MANAGEMENT

Governance

The Fishery operates under a Deed of Trust. The Manager appointed under the Deed of Trust is vested in the day to day management of the Fishery and has very wide and exclusive powers in this regard. In 2013 The Forss House Fishings Association was formed by an ordinary resolution at a meeting of owners held under the Deed of Trust. The majority of owners are members of the Association and all owners are entitled, and recommended, to be members. The Association is run by a management board comprising five owners each elected to the board for a two year term. By special resolution at a meeting of owners held under the Deed of Trust the management board of the new Association was appointed the Manager under the Deed of Trust with effect from 8 December 2013. Prospective purchasers of rods are recommended to examine the Deed of Trust and the constitution of the Association (copies of which may be obtained from the Fishery Administrator) prior to purchase. 

Day to day river management

The Association's board as the Manager under the Deed of Trust has contracted out certain aspects of the Manager's functions. There are two principal contractors, who, operating in concert, effectively manage the day to day running of the Fishery. The River Superintendent attends to all aspects of the fishing and maintenance and the Fishery Administrator looks after financial and other administrative matters. They work under the direction of the board as Manager under the Deed of Trust. It is essential that any issues of concern are raised initially with the Administrator who will in turn refer it to a member of the board.