The 13-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 noise on City residents;

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

·         in studies conducted of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and its impact on the City;

·         on land-use measures that could mitigate the impact of aircraft noise;

·         to the extent feasible, review all relevant documents prior to adoption by the City Council;

·         on any topic the committee feels is appropriate regarding aircraft noise and related matters in the City.

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