The Airport Commission is authorized and directed to:
- Make recommendations to the Habersham County Board of Commissioners on all matters relating to technical operations, sales, all leases, rentals, improvements, developments and beautification of the airport facilities
- Oversee the operation of the airport
- File a written report, quarterly, of the operations of the County Airport with the Board of County Commissioners.
Background
The Habersham County Board of Commissioners designated an Airport Authority to supervise the construction and operation of the Habersham County Airport. No resolution was ever adopted defining duties and fixing the terms of the Airport Authority. The Board of Commissioners of Habersham County abolished the Airport Authority and established the Airport Commission.
Meetings
The Airport Commission meets on the 1st Wednesday of the quarter at 9:00 a.m. at the Airport.
Current Members
- Dick Sergent (Appointed by Chairman Gerald Dunham)
- Dean Swanson, Chair (Appointed by Commissioner Doug Vermilya)
- Doug McDonald (Appointed by Commissioner Lee Mulkey)
- Hubert Lovell (Appointed by Commissioner Sonny James)
- David Stovall (Appointed by Commissioner Charlie Miller)
Qualification/Education of Members
- Members should have an interest in the day-to-day operations of a small, but growing, airport
- Members should have knowledge of how an airport fits into the overall development of a rapidly growing county
- Members should have a minimum of a private pilot license or a background involving any of the following:
- Aircraft maintenance
- FAAS or aviation programs of the Georgia Department of Transportation
Term: 2 Years
