Chapter 2.41
AIRPORT COMMISSION

Sections:

2.41.010    Members.

2.41.020    Duties and responsibilities.

2.41.010 Members.

The airport commission shall consist of five members, all of whom must be residents of the city of Livermore. Three members must be certificated pilots and no more than two members shall be tenants. (Ord. 1916 § 1(3), 2010; Ord. 1786 § 2, 2006)

2.41.020 Duties and responsibilities.

The city council declares that the individuals appointed to the office of airport commissioner are intended to represent and further the interest of the aviation industry, and that such representation and furtherance will ultimately serve the public interest. Accordingly, the city council finds that for purposes of persons who hold such office, the aviation industry is tantamount to and constitutes the public generally within the meaning of Section 87103 of the Government Code.

The airport commission shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

A. Serve as an advisory body to the city council on matters related to airport growth and development, and on such other matters as may be requested by the council. The commission is empowered to implement policies and regulations consistent with the goals and policies of the city council that govern the day-to-day operation and the conduct of business of the airport, subject to appeal to the city council.

B. Promote public interest in airport planning and encourage citizen participation in planning matters at the airport.

C. Engage in a program of acquainting the public with the performance of and alternate solutions relating to aviation transportation, and ensure that the public and private facilities and services will be provided by an orderly and balanced growth of the airport and airport activity.

D. Conduct appeal hearings pursuant to LMC 11.08.190.

E. Stay apprised of and recommend on all matters concerning the Livermore municipal airport properties and adjacent areas affecting the airport properties, with the exception of hangar rates, which are set by action of the city council. (Ord. 1918 § 1, 2010; Ord. 1916 § 1(4), 2010; Ord. 1906 § 1, 2010; Ord. 1815 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1786 § 2, 2006)