The 11-members of the Tempe Aviation Commission are selected from residents of the City of Tempe by the Mayor, with approval of the City Council. TAVCO's charge of responsibility includes the following:

To assist and advise the Mayor and City Council and City departments;

·         regarding the impact of aircraft and airport operations on Tempe residents;

·         in the monitoring, implementation and enforcement of agreements made between the City of Phoenix and the City of Tempe concerning the operations of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport;

·         in studies conducted of local airports and their developments, with regard to potential impact on Tempe residents;

·         on land-use measures that could mitigate the impact of aircraft and airport operations;

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