Note: For statutory provisions pertaining to airports,
see Gov. Code § 26020.
There is hereby established a Department in the County which
shall be called the Sacramento County Airport System.
(Ord. 805 § 1, 1963; SCC 1210 § 2, 2002)
The position of Director of the Sacramento County Airport System
is hereby created, which shall be the head of the Sacramento County
Airport System. The Director shall be appointed by the County Executive
in accordance with the provisions of the Charter.
(Ord. 805 § 2, 1963; SCC 1210 § 3, 2002)
The Director of the Sacramento County Airport System shall have
and exercise the following duties and responsibilities:
1.
To be
responsible for the planning, development, management, and operation
of the County airport properties, facilities, and services;
2.
To make
recommendations for the establishment of airport operating rules and
regulations, and to supervise the enforcement of such rules and regulations;
3.
To conduct
inspections of the airport equipment, grounds, and facilities, and
to supervise and make recommendations as required for necessary repairs,
maintenance, and improvements;
4.
To conduct
studies to determine the current and future facility and service needs
of the County airports, and to make recommendations for the present
and future capital improvement and service programs;
5.
To review
architectural and engineering plans of airport construction and maintenance
work, and to make recommendations as required;
6.
To conduct
the necessary studies and make recommendations on lease policies and
performance standards with respect to airport users and concessionaires;
7.
To conduct
negotiations with airlines, concessionaires, and other prospective
users of airport facilities, and to make recommendations on award
of contracts;
8.
To explain,
interpret, and supervise the enforcement of contracts, leases, agreements,
permits and regulations;
9.
To represent
the County at such meetings which may be of interest to the airport
and to coordinate County airport development and operating programs
with proper State and Federal agencies, and to establish and maintain
coordination and cooperation with other County departments and with
the various airport users;
10.
To
conduct a public information program designed to promote the development
and use of airport facilities and to promote safety in airport operations
and services;
11.
To
supervise the maintenance of operational and other records as required,
and to direct the preparation of necessary reports;
12.
To
be responsible for the preparation and justification of the annual
budget for the Department in accordance with established County procedures;
13.
To
study and make recommendations concerning proposed legislation affecting
airports and aviation activities;
14.
To
perform such other duties as may be prescribed.
(Ord. 805 § 3, 1963; SCC 1210 § 4, 2002)
Notwithstanding any provision in this code, any reference throughout
this code which refers to the Department of Airports shall also mean
the Sacramento County Airport System.
(SCC 1210 § 5, 2002)
