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AAAE CM MOD. 4 REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS Who is responsible for the strategic vision of the airport? p.7 CORRECT ANSWER elected officials working with the airport sponsor/ Board, the airport executive is responsible for what? CORRECT 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 pleasure of the government board P.8 CORRECT ANSWER appointed the benefit of being appointed is typically that the executive will have a greater what? CORRECT 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 CORRECT 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 CORRECT 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? CORRECT ANSWER Agreements, purchasing and personnel What is considered a long term agreement? CORRECT 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? CORRECT 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? CORRECT ANSWER regular and consent agenda what is a consent agenda? CORRECT ANSWER a bundle of items that are voted on, without discussion, as a package. what is a regular agenda? p.10 CORRECT ANSWER allows 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. CORRECT ANSWER Public discussion What is the purpose of an executive session? CORRECT ANSWER to 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? CORRECT ANSWER Spokesperson of all the functions of an airport executive, arguably one of the most important is the ability to do what? p.11 CORRECT ANSWER communicate 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. CORRECT ANSWER station managers' meeting what does a concessionaire meeting provide? CORRECT ANSWER a direct link to the traveling public and their service levels, can affect the passenger experience what does a security consortium meeting give? CORRECT ANSWER gives significance to the security issues at hand What type of meetings do GA airports hold? CORRECT ANSWER tenant meetings what do Government policies (also known as public policies) do? p.12 CORRECT ANSWER guide decisions and actions that relate to society Public participation should be focused on building what? CORRECT ANSWER Informed 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/ CORRECT ANSWER 1. 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 CORRECT ANSWER increase general willingness to accept the project. what does intergovernmental relations focus on? CORRECT ANSWER focuses 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? CORRECT ANSWER prepare 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? CORRECT ANSWER attending 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? CORRECT ANSWER an attorney or legislative specialist intergovernmental affairs may also be called upon to help with what additional 3 things? CORRECT ANSWER build 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. CORRECT ANSWER reduce airport legal fees