Mot Airport Directors/Managers are _________________, meaning that they are on an employment
contract and can usually be let go without cause; they literally serve at the pleasure of the governing
board
appointed
An airport executive must be aware that he or she works for the_____________ and not the individual
position
________________, __________________ and _____________- are three areas that an airport
executive must immediately investigate to determine their level of authority
agreements, purchasing, and personnel
A ________________ is a written motion adopted by a vote of the governing authority
resolution
_________________ are a bundle of items that are voted on, without discussion, as a package
consent agendas
,The ___________ allows topics to be discussed in a public forum before the governing body votes on it
regular agenda
Some items may be scheduled for __________________- with the governing body but only for the
purposes of information gathering
public discussion
Everything said or done in executive session is ________-
confidential
AT a commercial service airport, the air carriers commonly meet on a monthly basis at the
________________--
station managers meeting
public participation should be focused on building ______________ and recognizing the needs and
desires of those potentially affected by the policy change
informed consent
The goal of the policy makers in building informed consent is not necessarily to make everyone happy
about the project but instead to increase ____________ to accept the project
general willingness
, ________________ focuses on following legislation at the federal, state, or local level, and, in some
cases, attempts to garner support for certain projects and programs
intergovernmental relations
the _________________ or role focuses on 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
governmental affairs function
an ___________ or _______________, such as a lobbyist, is often helpful in providing insight into the
details of legislation and the legislative process
attorney or legislative specialist
AAAE holds more than _____ domestic and international meetings each year with ___________
attendees
90; 10,000
When AAAE members need assistance interpreting or advocating for a position on pending or existing
legislation, the AAAE legislative affairs team --- _____________________ --- provides strong and
effective representation for america's airport system on capitol hill.
airport legislative alliance