Duties of the Minister

It shall be the duty of the Minister– (a) to supervise all matters connected with civil Civil Aviation Act 7 (b) to undertake and to co-operate with persons undertaking such projects, technical research, study or investigation as in the Minister’s opinion will promote the development of civil aviation in Belize; (c) to construct and maintain all government airports and facilities including all plant, machinery and buildings necessary for their efficient operation; (d) to control and manage aircraft and equipment necessary for the conduct of government services; (e) to operate such services as the government may approve; (f) to prescribe aerial routes; (g) to take such action as may be necessary to secure, by international agreement or otherwise, the rights of the government over or in respect of international air traffic; (h) to cooperate with the aviation authorities or staff of other governments or countries for any purposes pertaining to civil aviation; (i) to investigate, examine, and report on the operation and development of commercial aviation in Belize; and (j) to consider and prepare such regulations as may be necessary for the control or operation of civil aviation in Belize and for the control or operation of aircraft registered in Belize. 8 Civil Aviation Act