§ 3-2. Airport manager—Authority, responsibility.

(a)

The airport manager shall represent the county regarding all airport matters and shall also have the following authority and responsibility with respect to the provisions of this chapter, and shall at all times have authority to take such actions as may be deemed necessary to safeguard the public at the airport, consistent with applicable California and federal law.

(b)

The airport manager may suspend or restrict any or all operations or activities on the airport premises whenever such action is deemed necessary in the interest of safety or the efficient operation of the airport.

(c)

If necessary to safeguard the airport and/or the public, the airport manager may suspend or restrict the privilege of any person to use the airport and its facilities for failing or refusing to comply with the provisions of this chapter, the airport minimum standards, the airport rules and regulations, and/or any other applicable law or regulation.

(d)

The airport manager shall have the duty and the authority to prescribe reasonable rules and regulations relating to the use of the airport. Any such rules and regulations shall first be submitted for approval by the board of supervisors before taking effect.

(e)

The airport manager shall have the authority to conduct inspections within all buildings on the airport premises to enforce compliance with this chapter, other provisions of the county code the airport rules and Regulations, minimum standards, development standards and all other airport rules and regulations approved by resolution of the board of supervisors.

(f)

The airport manager shall have the authority to adopt and implement operating procedures necessary to insure the safe orderly operation of the airport and its facilities and to address specific needs relating to airport operations, facilities, safety, and security, consistent with applicable California and federal law.

(Ord. No. 6090, § I(Exh. A), 12-2-2014)