"For instance, it's silly to have a board that the CEO is not answerable to,
Isn't the DAS on the board? Doesn't this make for a conflict of interest?
The commissioner would be required to provide a quarterly report to the board and director of aviation safety that included a summary of activities, the number or complaints received and time taken to respond.
Wrong! The Commissioner has to report to The Minister.
BTW, on who's payroll, is this new Commissioner?