Legislative Affairs

Question 0

Airport Executives work at the __________ of elected or appointed officials. They are considered to be ___________ leaders, responsible for strategic visions and policy directions developed by politicians.

Answer 0

pleasure / tactical

Question 1

Airport Execs that are __________ as part of a mayoral cabinet, city, or county office often have more __________, but less __________ ___________.

Answer 1

appointed / latitude / job security

Question 2

At election / re-appointment time, airport execs may have the uncomfortable task of ____________ for their boss(es) in order to keep their job.

Answer 2

campaigning

Question 3

An Airport Exec should lay groundwork for good relations with potential office holders by __________ them on airport issues. Ensure this is done for __________ ___________.

Answer 3

briefing / all candidates

Question 5

Airport Execs can possibly protect themselves politically with what three actions?

Answer 5

1. Keep personal political affiliations private or be “independent”
2. Clearly understand authority and what decisions must go before the governing body
3. Speak on behalf of the airport and elected officials, rather than expressing own opinion

Question 6

Airport Execs that report to a city / county administrator, attorney, or town manager, and are considered to be dep’t. heads, are generally more __________ with regard to job security. The drawback is that ___________ issues may impede getting agreements, purchases, and personnel issues approved or resolved.

Answer 6

insulated / bureaucracy

Question 7

Airport Authority members are frequently __________ by elected officials. They in turn __________ Airport Execs., so this arrangement also provides better __________ ___________.

Answer 7

appointed / appointed / job security

Question 8

Airport Execs must be aware that they work for the __________ and not an ____________. When political leaders change, be prepared to understand and adapt to new __________ and __________.

Answer 8

position / individual / beliefs / perspectives

Question 9

Often, longer term agreements, major business decisions, property sales, changing of rules, aeronautical use agreements, etc. must be approved by a vote of the governing authority via a __________ __________ called a __________.

Answer 9

written motion / resolution

Question 10

Some airport agreements, once written, must be presented to and approved by the governing body. They are presented via what is known as consent or regular agenda. What is the difference?

Answer 10

Consent - Agenda items are presented as a bundle and voted on without discussion.

Regular - Items individually discussed and voted on in a public forum.

Question 11

Public discussion items may be scheduled before a governing body only for the purposes of ___________ ____________. This is often a good venue for AEs to explain __________, receive __________ __________, and answer questions from the __________ __________.

Answer 11

info gathering / issues / public feedback / governing body

Question 12

Airport Exec longevity is based on good __________ and understanding of ___________ with those he/she reports to. Confidence in the AE is promoted by ensuring elected officials are well __________ and __________ about airport issues

Answer 12

relations / authority / informed / advised

Question 13

Executive (closed) Sessions are not meant to __________ elected official actions from the general public. Rather, they are used for protecting __________ employees involved in such things as litigation or personnel issues, SSI (49 CFR Part 1520), or __________ info during business negotiations

Answer 13

conceal / innocent / proprietary

Question 14

How are executive Sessions ended so that actions by elected officials are public and what is the subsequent process?

Answer 14

Exec Sessions are ended by a vote. Once public again, items discussed in private may be voted on, without disclosing details.

Question 15

The Airport Executive, as spokesperson for the airport, must ensure higher ups are ____________ ____________ on airport issues and understand the ____________ of ____________ they are authorized to comment on.

Answer 15

properly briefed / limits / information

Question 16

In dealing with media, what is considered unprofessional, inappropriate, and a violation of professional standards expected in the industry?

Answer 16

Misrepresenting an airport’s governing bodie’s position

Question 17

Intergovernmental relations, as it relates to the AE, broadly involves what three areas?

Answer 17

1. Following legislation at federal, state, and local levels.
2. Attempt to garner support for certain projects and programs.
3. Keep airport sponsor apprised of legislation and rule making impacts and recommended responses.

Question 18

A supporting role of intergovernmental affairs is to ensure elected officials informed of the ___________ of ____________ airport ___________ and _____________.

Answer 18

status / major / projects / programs

Question 19

In representing an airport, what is the most important phrase an AE should remember?

Answer 19

I serve at the pleasure of…

Question 20

When creating public / airport policy, unless ___________ or ___________, effective citizen participation and consensus building will lead to better _____________ and fewer subsequent problems.

Answer 20

insincere / token / governance

Question 21

Effective ___________ ___________, receptiveness to __________ __________, and ___________ __________ increase public confidence in decisions made by airport sponsors and administrators, as well as support for the airport.

Answer 21

public relations, citizen input, and crisis management

Question 22

What factors should be considered in the development of public policy?

Answer 22

1. In the public interest?
2. Will it be effective?
3. Will resources be used efficiently?
4. Does it meet scientific or technical criteria?
5. Is it fair and equitable?
6. Is it reflective of the constituencies’ values?
7. Is it politically viable?

Question 23

It is important to find the ___________ ___________ of public participation in policy development to promote confidence in gov’t while not stymying all progress.

Answer 23

proper balance

Question 24

Public participation should be focused on building _________ __________.

Answer 24

informed consent

Question 25

Broadly, what are the objectives for a public agency working with public participation?

Answer 25

1. Establish and maintain legitimacy
2. Know stakeholders
3. See project through stakeholder’s eyes
4. Identify and understand problems
5. Generate alternatives
6. Articulate and clarify key issues
7. Protect and enhance credibility
8. Ensure stakeholders have and understand all relevant info.
9. Receive and understand all relevant stakeholder info.
10. De-polarize stakeholder values and interests

Question 27

What is the goal of policy makers in establishing informed consent?

Answer 27

Not to necessarily make everyone happy, but to accept the project.