s.5Functions of the Authority
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Section 5Part 2 — Establishment and Administration of Airports Authority

Functions of the Authority

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The functions of the Authority are —
to plan, develop, redevelop, construct, administer, control and manage airports, and any other property vested in it under this Law;
to provide and maintain such runways, taxiways, aprons, terminals and other services and facilities, including associated lighting fixtures, as are in its opinion necessary or desirable for the efficient operation of airports or as the Governor or the Director-General may require;
with the consent of the Governor, to provide and control air navigation services;
to provide or make adequate arrangements for the provision of rescue and fire fighting equipment and services at airports, and to carry out regular drills and exercises and other checks of all security and safety equipment;
to provide or make adequate arrangements for the provision of meteorological services to the CAA and to users of any airport;
to provide adequate facilities for the exercise of the regulatory powers of the Government, including customs, immigration, health and security checks, or by itself to exercise such regulatory powers of customs, immigration, health and security where the Governor with the concurrence of the Minister, so directs;
to collect prescribed or approved dues, rents, landing and parking fees and charges;
to ensure that the airports conform to the standards and recommended practices of the ICAO; and
to provide and maintain such other services and facilities as are in its opinion necessary or desirable to meet the requirements of the travelling public, service providers, employees and other persons at airports.
In the exercise of its functions, the Authority may —
construct, alter and maintain buildings at airports and elsewhere;
purchase or otherwise acquire land or buildings;
grant, on such terms and conditions as the Authority thinks fit, authority to carry on any trade or business at airports;
grant leases, sub-leases or other interests or concessions in respect of land or buildings within an airport on such terms and conditions and subject to the payment of rent or other consideration as the Authority may think fit;
take all necessary steps to prevent unlawful interference with navigational aids and facilities and communications systems located on airports; and
carry on such activities as appear to it advantageous, necessary or desirable for or in connection with the exercise and performance of its functions.
In giving effect to subsections (1) and (2) the Authority shall —
have regard to the development of air transport and to efficiency, economy and safety of operation; and
in accordance with section 5(1)(g), take adequate measures for the protection and preservation of the environment, and to prevent or deal with noise, vibration, pollution or any other disturbance attributable to aircraft used for the purpose of civil aviation.
The Authority shall perform its functions through the Chief Executive Officer.
The Authority shall issue, to the Chief Executive Officer, policy directions with respect to any matters for which the Chief Executive Officer has responsibility under this Law.
The Authority shall, annually, prepare a report of its activities during the preceding year, and such report shall be laid on the table of the Legislative Assembly.

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