The Purpose and Duties of the Aviation Advisory Board:

1. The aviation advisory board shall have the power and duty to recommend to the city commission action necessary for the planning, establishment, development, construction, enlargement, improvement, maintenance, operation, regulation, protection, and policing of airports owned, operated, and controlled by the city.

2. The aviation advisory board shall formulate rules and regulations governing its own conduct. Such rules and regulations, to be effective, shall first be considered by the city commission and adopted by resolution.

3. The aviation advisory board shall formulate and recommend to the city commission provisions to be contained in ordinances that govern the operation of all municipal airports, subject to the provisions of any superior law governing the same. Before such ordinances shall be effective, they shall be submitted to the city commission for approval and adoption.

4. The aviation advisory board may recommend to the city commission the appointment of a qualified airport consultant, when such need arises, to assist in the planning for the development and operation of all municipal airports.

5. Any and all leases entered into by the city with persons for the use of land and facilities at all municipal airports shall first be considered by the aviation advisory board which will recommend to the city commission approval or rejection of same.

6. The aviation advisory board shall not make the initial contact with any prospective prime lessee or prospective assignee unless the contact has been preceded by a request to make such contact by the city commission.

The Aviation Advisory board is right for you if are passionate about the duties described above. If you are interested in becoming an Aviation Advisory board member and to view the board's legislation, please go to the Board Details Page.