2009 North Carolina Code
Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973.
§ 143B-357. Aeronautics Council - Members; selection; quorum; compensation.

§ 143B‑357.  Aeronautics Council – Members; selection; quorum; compensation.

(a)        The Aeronautics Council of the Department of Transportation shall consist of 15 members appointed by the Governor, who, in making such appointments, shall designate one person from each of the congressional districts of the State and two members selected at large. At least four of the appointed members shall possess a broad knowledge of aviation and airport development.

Five of the initial members of the Council shall be the five members of the Governor's Aviation Committee whose terms expire on June 30, 1977, who shall serve on the Council until June 30, 1977. Thereafter, their successors shall be appointed for a term of office of four years. Six members of the Council shall be appointed for a term of four years beginning July 1, 1975. The initial term of the member representing the 12th Congressional District shall commence on January 3, 1993, and expire on June 30, 1996. Thereafter, after the expiration of their respective terms of office, the successors shall be appointed for terms of four years. Any appointment to fill a vacancy on the Council created by the resignation, dismissal, death, or disability of a member shall be for the balance of the unexpired term.

(b)        The Governor shall have the power to remove any member of the Council from office in accordance with the provisions of G.S. 143B‑16.

The Governor shall designate a member of the Council to serve as chairman at his pleasure.

(c)        Members of the Council shall receive per diem and necessary travel and subsistence expenses in accordance with the provisions of G.S. 138‑5.

A majority of the Council shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

(d)        All clerical and other services required by the Council shall be supplied by the Secretary of Transportation. (1975, c. 716, s. 1; 1983, c. 325, s. 1; 1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 1038, s. 19; 2001‑486, s. 2.17.)