Title
American Association of Airport Executives
Description
For $59,375.00 in payment authority for 2018 Airport Legislative Alliance (ALA) Federal Affairs membership dues for the Aviation Department. The ALA Federal Affairs Department advocates on behalf of airports and works to prevent shifting of costs and federal responsibilities to airports, ensuring that unfunded mandates are not imposed. It is the primary interface with elected officials and regulatory agencies on issues affecting airports across the country. ALA Federal Affairs provides important information, alerts, updates and insight on legislation and proposed regulations, security policy, and congressional hearing reports. This item was approved by the Downtown, Aviation, Economy and Innovation Subcommittee on Jan. 17, 2018.