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AAAE CM Mod. 4 ReviewWho is responsible for the strategic vision of the airport? p.7 - ANSelected officials
working with the airport sponsor/ Board, the airport executive is responsible for what? -
ANSinforming 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 - ANSappointed
the benefit of being appointed is typically that the executive will have a greater what? -
ANSflexibility in the position at the sacrifice of job security
Some Airport Executives have attempted to protect their job by doing what? 3 things - ANS1.
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 - ANSunderstanding 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? - ANSAgreements, purchasing and personnel
What is considered a long term agreement? - ANStenant 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? - ANSa 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? - ANSregular and consent agenda
what is a consent agenda? - ANSa bundle of items that are voted on, without discussion, as a
package.
,what is a regular agenda? p.10 - ANSallows topics to be discussed in a public forum before the
governing body votes on it.
some items may be scheduled for _______ with the governing body but only for the purposes of
information gathering. - ANSPublic discussion
What is the purpose of an executive session? - ANSto discuss sensitive security information
(SSI) or to protect proprietary information that may be part of a business negotiation with the
airport sponsor
what is another role that the airport sponsor may take on? - ANSSpokeperson
of all the functions of an airport executive, arguably one of the most important is the ability to do
what? p.11 - ANScommunicate and build positive relationships
What forum is an excellent opportunity for the airport director to pass along information, discuss
issues, and build relationships, in regards to commercial service airports. - ANSstation
managers' meeting
what does a concessionaire meeting provide? - ANSa direct link to the traveling public and their
service levels, can affect the passenger experience
what does a security consortium meeting give? - ANSgives significance to the security issues at
hand
What type of meetings do GA airports hold? - ANStenant meetings
what do Government policies (also known as public policies) do? p.12 - ANSguide decisions
and actions that relate to society
Public participation should be focused on building what? - ANSInformed consent and
recognizing the needs and desires of those potentially affected by the policy change
what are the 8 guiding objectives for a public agency regarding citizen participation/ - ANS1.
establish and maintain the legitimacy of one's agency and project
2. establish and maintain the legitimacy of earlier decisions and assumptions
3. become familiar with all of the potentially-affected interests
4. generate alternative solutions
5. protect and enhance the credibility of the governing body
6. have all information that is needed, in order to communicate
7. receive and understand all the information that the various and potentially affected interests
need to communicate to the airport
8. De-Polarize potentially affected interests who are polarized
, what is the goal of the policy makers in building informed consent? p.13 - ANSincrease general
willingness to accept the project.
what does intergovernmental relations focus on? - ANSfocuses on the following legislation at
the federal, state or local level and in some cases, attempt to garner support for certain projects
and programs.
whether performed by the airport executive or another individual, it is the job of the
intergovernmental affairs specialist to prepare what? - ANSprepare reports for the airport
sponsor on the impacts of certain legislation or rule making on the airport and to make
recommendations on courses of action.
the governmental affairs function focuses on what? - ANSattending regional and economic
development planning meetings, developing position papers on legislative and policy issues,
representing the airport in regional forums with federal, state, and local government officials,
and preparing talking points and presentations for board members and the airport executive.
who is often helpful in providing insight into the details of legislation and the legislative process?
- ANSan attorney or legislative specialist
intergovernmental affairs may also be called upon to help with what additional 3 things? -
ANSbuild relationships with city and county elected officials in adjacent districts, help resolve
issues between the airport and regulatory agencies, or to help government agencies promote
their special programs.
intergovernmental relations personnel can also reduce ______ by assessing legal blowback of
airport decisions and by assisting Air Service Development (ASD) teams in conducting
community, international, and cultural outreach. - ANSreduce airport legal fees
when was AAAE founded? p.14 - ANSSeptember of 1928 when 10 airport directors met at the
national air races at mines field.
when did AAAE formally adopt their professional standards accreditation program? - ANS1954
What position is considered as the largest point of entry for people coming into the industry? -
ANSairport operations
early airport executives were frequently what type of people? p.15 - ANSPilots who were
coming out of the military of airline community
how many member does AAAE have? p. 16 - ANS5000 plus including some 3000 airport
professionals representing nearly 850 different airports from large hubs to GA facilities
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