Governance
THE DISTRICT:
The Coos County Airport District (CCAD) is a municipality established under the laws of the State of Oregon, formed through a general election held pursuant to Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 838 and authorized by a resolution passed by the Coos County Commission on December 4, 2002. This formation was affirmed by an affirmative majority vote from the electorate of Coos County. Operating on a fiscal year basis from July 1 through June 30, the CCAD was established with the primary aim of maintaining scheduled commercial air service at the Southwest Oregon Regional Airport within Coos County's boundaries.
Outlined in Order 02-11-092L, the creation of the CCAD solidified its purpose, stating: "Coos County Airport District is declared formed for the purpose of maintaining scheduled commercial air service at the Southwest Oregon Regional Airport within the boundaries of Coos County."
The governance of the District falls under the purview of the elected county-wide Board of Commissioners, tasked with overseeing the operations of the Coos County Airport District. This responsibility encompasses the management of the Southwest Oregon Regional Airport and any additional facilities acquired or constructed by the District to facilitate and support commercial air commerce.
Under ORS Chapter 838, Airport Districts possess a range of powers, including the establishment, construction, expansion, leasing, control, equipping, maintenance, operation, policing, and regulation of airports and air navigation facilities. These powers empower the District to exercise all functions outlined in ORS 836.200 to 836.250.
Moreover, according to 49 U.S. Code § 47107(a)(13), airport operators are mandated to set fees and charges to maximize the airport's self-sustainability while ensuring aviation security and operational safety.
MISSION:
The Coos County Airport District exists to serve the citizens of Coos County and benefit the Southwestern Oregon Region by providing quality commercial and general aviation services.
The Coos County Airport District will continue to diversify revenue sources to fund the safe and secure operation of the Airport for the benefit of the users.
OBJECTIVES:
Maintain and enhance quality commercial air service.
- Develop the Airport Districts property into revenue-producing components that contribute to the District’s self-sufficiency over time.
- To update and implement the elements of the Airport master plan as a continuing goal.
- Integrate all plans and goals for the future by preparing financial and business analysis to provide direction for administration and operations.
- Establish a systematic means of communicating with the public to reinforce public “ownership” of the airport, and to increase enplanements.
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