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Commission signals support to expand airport advisory board from five to seven members
Summary
Commissioners agreed by consensus to direct staff to prepare an ordinance increasing membership of the airport advisory committee from five to seven and to restart appointments; a public speaker from AOPA urged more transparency and collaboration around airport issues including an FAA Part 13 matter.
Commissioners signaled consensus at Thursday’s meeting to expand the Clay County Airport Advisory Board from five to seven members and instructed staff to draft the necessary ordinance to amend the municipal code.
Commissioner Lawson proposed adding two seats to bring “fresh blood” and aeronautical expertise to the advisory body; Lawson said the airport board’s chair had no objection. The administrator and legal staff said the change requires an ordinance because it amends the county code. Commissioners discussed the importance of balancing institutional…
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