There is hereby created a City Airport Advisory Board to be known as the McCook Municipal Airport Advisory Commission. The Airport Advisory Commission shall consist of seven members, who shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council. Members shall serve for a period of three years from and after their date of appointment, provided that initial terms shall be shortened in order to provide for staggered terms with two terms ending at the end of the first year, two terms ending at the end of the second year, and three terms ending at the end of the third year. Members shall be appointed from among users of the Airport or consumers of aeronautical services at the Airport, provided that one position on the Board shall be reserved for appointment of a representative to represent the Fixed Base Operator operating on the airport.
(B) No compensation shall be paid to any member of the Airport Advisory Commission. Members of the Airport Advisory Commission may be removed from their office by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council as may be deemed necessary and appropriate. Vacancies on the Airport Advisory Commission occurring otherwise than by expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired term by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council.
(C) The Airport Advisory Commission shall meet at least three times a year, and at other times as it may deem necessary. All meetings shall be publicly advertised and open to the public.
(D) At its annual meeting, which shall fall in the month of September of each year, the Airport Advisory Commission shall elect a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary from among its members to serve in the respective capacities for the following year, provided that the member appointed to represent the fixed base operator may not be nominated or elected to the office of Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson of the Commission. All officers and members may succeed themselves upon appropriate appointment or election. The Commission may adopt any rules and governing procedures for the transaction of business as it may deem necessary and appropriate.
(E) The Airport Advisory Commission shall consider all matters concerning the McCook City Airport referred to it by the City Council or the City Manager. The Commission shall review the matters and make studies as it may deem necessary and appropriate and shall tender recommendations to the originator of the request. These matters may include, but are not limited to, physical plant planning, rules and regulations for use of the airport, airport maintenance and operational considerations. Each year on or before June 1, the Airport Advisory Commission shall review and make recommendations to the City Manager with regard to the upcoming budget for the McCook Municipal Airport.
(F) The Airport Advisory Commission shall have no authority to enter into financial obligations or expend funds of any kind, but the city may provide funds for use by the Commission as it shall deem necessary and appropriate.
(Prior Code, § 2-105) (Ord. 91-2012, passed 10-21-1991)