AAAE CM Model. FOUR*
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Who is responsible for the strategic vision of the airport? p.7 - ANSWERS-elected officials
working with the airport sponsor/ Board, the airport executive is responsible for what? -
ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-appointed
the benefit of being appointed is typically that the executive will have a greater what? -
ANSWERS-flexibility in the position at the sacrifice of job security
Some Airport Executives have attempted to protect their job by doing what? 3 things -
ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-Agreements, purchasing and personnel
What is considered a long term agreement? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-regular and consent agenda
what is a consent agenda? - ANSWERS-a bundle of items that are voted on, without discussion,
as a package.
what is a regular agenda? p.10 - ANSWERS-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. - ANSWERS-Public discussion
What is the purpose of an executive session? - ANSWERS-to discuss sensitive security
information (SSI) or to protect proprietary information that may be part of a business
negotiation with the airport sponsor
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what is another role that the airport sponsor may take on? - ANSWERS-Spokeperson
of all the functions of an airport executive, arguably one of the most important is the ability to
do what? p.11 - ANSWERS-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. - ANSWERS-
station managers' meeting
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what does a concessionaire meeting provide? - ANSWERS-a direct link to the traveling public
and their service levels, can affect the passenger experience
what does a security consortium meeting give? *- ANSWERS-gives significance to the security
issues at hand
What type of meetings do GA airports hold? - ANSWERS-tenant meetings
what do Government policies (also known as public policies) do? p.12 - ANSWERS-guide
decisions and actions that relate to society
, Public participation should be focused on building what? - ANSWERS-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/ -
ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-increase
general willingness to accept the project.
what does intergovernmental relations focus on? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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
asessement 2024/2025..
[question & correct choices]A+
***
Who is responsible for the strategic vision of the airport? p.7 - ANSWERS-elected officials
working with the airport sponsor/ Board, the airport executive is responsible for what? -
ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-appointed
the benefit of being appointed is typically that the executive will have a greater what? -
ANSWERS-flexibility in the position at the sacrifice of job security
Some Airport Executives have attempted to protect their job by doing what? 3 things -
ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-Agreements, purchasing and personnel
What is considered a long term agreement? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-regular and consent agenda
what is a consent agenda? - ANSWERS-a bundle of items that are voted on, without discussion,
as a package.
what is a regular agenda? p.10 - ANSWERS-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. - ANSWERS-Public discussion
What is the purpose of an executive session? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-Spokeperson
of all the functions of an airport executive, arguably one of the most important is the ability to
do what? p.11 - ANSWERS-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. - ANSWERS-
station managers' meeting
-
what does a concessionaire meeting provide? - ANSWERS-a direct link to the traveling public
and their service levels, can affect the passenger experience
what does a security consortium meeting give? *- ANSWERS-gives significance to the security
issues at hand
What type of meetings do GA airports hold? - ANSWERS-tenant meetings
what do Government policies (also known as public policies) do? p.12 - ANSWERS-guide
decisions and actions that relate to society
, Public participation should be focused on building what? - ANSWERS-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/ -
ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-increase
general willingness to accept the project.
what does intergovernmental relations focus on? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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
