Because of the diversity of situations and circumstances in which fishermen operate, it is extremely difficult to present ready-made solutions for the size and composition of a port management body. However, there are four major areas where management input is required:

• the day-to-day management of operations (unloading, sorting, icing and onward movement plus any other activity that the landing may be used for) and general maintenance
• financial administration of the facility (fees for services rendered, licensing, sale of water and fuel, etc.)
• landing statistics
• administration of hygiene standards throughout the facility

The management of a facility will be responsible for raising awareness among users, such as fishers and traders, of their responsibilities and standards that need to be met. Examples of the obligations of users can be adapted from the Sydney Fish Market Rules.