Who is responsible for the strategic vision of the airport? p.7 - Answer- elected officials
working with the airport sponsor/ Board, the airport
... [Show More] executive is responsible for what? -
Answer- informing and advising the elected or appointed officials of the status of the
airport, making recommendations about the appropriate course of action, and keeping
them informed on the overall status of the airport.
Most airport directors/ managers are _______ meaning that they are on an employment
contract and can usually be let go without cause; they literally serve the the pleasure of
the government board P.8 - Answer- appointed
the benefit of being appointed is typically that the executive will have a greater what? -
Answer- flexibility in the position at the sacrifice of job security
Some Airport Executives have attempted to protect their job by doing what? 3 things -
Answer- 1. Registering a political affiliation of "independent"
2. understanding their authority
3. remembering that when in public, they are speaking on behalf of the airport and the
elected or appointed officials
Having a clear understanding of what? is critical success in the role. when it comes to
airport executive. P.9 - Answer- understanding of the authority of an airport executive
What are the 3 areas that an airport executive must immediately investigate to
determine their level of authority? - Answer- Agreements, purchasing and personnel
What is considered a long term agreement? - Answer- tenant leases, aeronautical use
agreements, negotiations with air service providers, sale of airport property, selection of
the airport engineer/consultant and changing airport rules or standards often require a
government approved resolution.
What is a resolution? - Answer- a written motion adopted by a vote of the governing
authority
Once an agreement has been written, it is presented on the governing body's agenda,
of which there are two types, what are the two types? - Answer- regular and consent
agenda
what is a consent agenda? - Answer- a bundle of items that are voted on, without
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