Creampuff/Torres
Although I think the concept is fantastic, CASA is not the appropriate government agency to be diverting people and money to this.
The thought is nice but the concept is far from fantastic
Have to agree with both of you on this.
There is one further slightly troubling aspect of this initiative. On what legal basis does CASA provide this money?
Section 47 of the Civil Aviation Act limits what CASA can spend its money on. Section 47 provides as follows:
47 Application and investment of money
(1) CASA’s money may only be applied:
(a) in payment or discharge of the expenses, charges, obligations and liabilities incurred or undertaken by CASA in, or in connection with, the performance of its functions or the exercise of its powers; and
(b) in payment of any remuneration or allowances payable under this Act.
There’s nothing specific in CASA’s functions under section 9 of the Act that suggests that CASA can provide sponsorhips of this sort (or even sponsoring events like Safeskies) just because it thinks it’s a good idea. While it may be a good idea, it doesn’t mean that CASA can lawfully use its money for these purposes in light of section 47. And if it can’t, then this would breach section 47 as well as senior management obligations under the CAC Act. Any thoughts?