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... 22 C H A P T E R 4 This chapter discusses the roles and responsibilities of governing bodies (e.g., the airport authority, airport department of a municipality, or airport division of a port authority) , chief executives, and other airport personnel engaged in setting policies and implementing business diversity programs.
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... Policy and Implementation Roles and Responsibilities 23 Practice Tip: Everyone in an airport's organization who is involved in policies, practices, and procedures for business diversity programs needs to be trained and held accountable for ensuring inclusion and diversity in the solicitation and execution of contracts. The research identified several practices that have aided in promoting diverse business participation: • Diversity initiatives are generated and/or directed by the governing body.
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... 24 A Guidebook for Increasing Diverse and Small Business Participation in Airport Business Opportunities • Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA)
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... Policy and Implementation Roles and Responsibilities 25 Business diversity achievements are most successful when the chief executive provides clear direction; monitors performance; dedicates adequate staff, funding, and other resources; and is actively engaged in the community. Organization-wide encouragement from the chief executive and commitment from the senior management team also contribute to the success of business diversity programs.
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... 26 A Guidebook for Increasing Diverse and Small Business Participation in Airport Business Opportunities • Remain current on ACDBE and DBE Program regulations. • Analyze progress toward attainment of goals and identify improvements needed.
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... Policy and Implementation Roles and Responsibilities 27 Major policy decisions by top management and airport board members during the development cycle (e.g., whether making compliance with ACDBE/DBE requirements a part of the evaluation criteria and assigning scoring points) should also include guidance from DBELOs on ways to maximize diverse business participation on airport contracts and leases, while accommodating the airport's other needs and goals.
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... 28 A Guidebook for Increasing Diverse and Small Business Participation in Airport Business Opportunities 4.4.1 Legal Offices Attorneys representing airports have widely varying roles and responsibilities related to the implementation and enforcement of DBE/ACDBE or small or local programs. Attorneys are tasked with providing legal advice or opinions concerning a broad range of issues, ranging from contract or procurement process compliance to regulatory and constitutional law support for DBE/ACDBE policies and practices.
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... Policy and Implementation Roles and Responsibilities 29 • Work to resolve disputes with tenants concerning lease obligations. • Recommend options for tenants to ensure their continued success by reviewing short and long-term plans.
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... 30 A Guidebook for Increasing Diverse and Small Business Participation in Airport Business Opportunities Practice Tip: Reaching out to counterparts at other airports for support, advice, and information is beneficial to general aviation airport personnel engaged in business diversity programs. At general aviation airports, the person(s)
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... Policy and Implementation Roles and Responsibilities 31 4.5 The Role of the Airport in Disputes Between Primes and Diverse Businesses Federal regulations require airports to be involved in disputes arising from DBE and ACDBE matters and concerns. The role of the airport may differ depending on the type of dispute and whether the diversity program includes race-based goals.
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