The Commission shall abide by all applicable laws and have the responsibility to publicly review and discuss those matters it has been requested to review and comment upon by the Board of Supervisors or the Economic Development and Public Services Group. All resolutions, motions, or other comments made by the Commission may be reviewed by the Department of Airports of the Economic Development and Public Services Group and comments, if any, will be appended to the Commission recommendations prior to forwarding to the Board for action.
The Commission is not authorized to sign contracts, disburse funds, implement programs, employ or consider any personnel matters or act in any other capacity that involves the direct management or operation of the San Bernardino County airports system. The Commission may be asked for recommendations with regard to the selection and hiring of the Director of Airports for the County.
The Commission will have the following specific duties and responsibilities:
(a) Make such recommendations and observations concerning County airports and aviation-related issues to the Board of Supervisors and/or the Economic Development and Public Services Group, as the Commission may, from time to time, deem appropriate;
(b) Review proposals for airport leases as required or when otherwise deemed appropriate by the Director or the Commission, and make recommendations regarding approval by the Director or the Board;
(c) Promote airports and aviation in general in San Bernardino County;
(d) Review and participate in County airport special events and recommend appropriate Board action;
(e) Review and make recommendations for initial preparation of the annual airports budget and the five-year and ten-year capital improvement budgets, and review and make recommendations for the initial preparation of the year-end budget estimate;
(f) Review and make recommendations for appropriate action on rental delinquencies or lease defaults requiring possible legal action and/or termination by the Board.
The Commission shall meet monthly, unless it is determined by the Chairperson of the Commission and not less than three other members of the Commission that less frequent meetings will satisfy the above-described duties and responsibilities. For good cause, the Chairperson may call a special meeting of the Commission.
(g) Augment the County Planning Commission when required in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 41 of this division and title.
(Ord. 1351, passed --1967; Am. Ord. 1874, passed --1973; Am. Ord. 2420, passed --1980; Am. Ord. 2440, passed --1980; Am. Ord. 2626, passed --1982; Am. Ord. 3844, passed --2002; Am. Ord. 4071, passed - -2009)