Is Massport a state agency? (expand)
No. Massport was enabled by the Massachusetts Legislature in 1956 as an independent public authority. Massport is governed by a seven member Board. Five members are appointed by the Governor of Massachusetts and one is appointed by the Massachusetts Port Authority Community Advisory Committee to staggered terms of seven years each. The Secretary of Transportation and Chief Executive Officer of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation serves as an ex officio member of the Board. All members serve without compensation. Board members must be residents of Massachusetts.