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Copyrighted by SANTA CLARA COUNTY CODE & Municipal Code Corporation, 1998.

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Sec. A6-110. Powers and duties.

(a) A project for study and reporting to be acted upon by the Commission may be initiated by:

(1) A request by the County Board of Supervisors; or

(2) A request by the Transportation Agency; or

(3) The Commission itself with approval by the Board of Supervisors or the Transportation Agency; or

(4) A combination of any of the above.

(b) The Commission shall serve as an advisory body and shall have the following functions and duties:

(1) To advise on matters of policy concerning the operations, long-term financing, capital improvements and the acquisition of land or airspace for the County airport system.

(2) To review and make recommendations on any research studies funded under grants or otherwise, prior to final considerations of the studies by the Board.

(3) To be aware of airport land use issues and provide input to the ALUC.

(4) To study, advise and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and other County agencies concerning cooperation with military airports and possible joint use arrangements.

(5) To assist in the implementation and ongoing review of the county airports master plan.

(6) To provide a forum to facilitate an exchange of ideas among all parties interested in County airports.

(7) To aid in the utilization of airport property in order to provide maximum benefit to the citizens of the County--recreation areas, parking, farming, etc.

(8) To review, evaluate, study and advise regarding technical developments such as safety, noise control methods, navigation aids and ground support equipment.

(9) To review the appropriateness of the airport system in meeting the needs of all portions of the aviation community such as private, business, recreational, agricultural and training.

(10) To provide ongoing evaluation of the impact of airports on the total transportation system, and to establish and maintain open communication with the Transportation Agency, Transportation Commission and the ALUC.

(11) To explore workable ways to finance improvements at airports.

(12) To study and make recommendations regarding security at airports.

(13) To review and recommend airport rules and regulations as proposed by the Transportation Agency.

(14) To study, advise and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors concerning Santa Clara County participation in regional airport planning or operating authorities with special emphasis on articulation with the City of San Jose.

(Ord. No. NS-300.359, § 9, 8-17-82)

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