DAFI10-2702 — Board Of Governors Of The Civil Air Patrol

DAFI10-2702 governs the Board of Governors of the Civil Air Patrol, including its membership, role, tasks, structure, and Air Force support.

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  • Publication number: DAFI10-2702
  • Title: BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE CIVIL AIR PATROL
  • Date: 2023-06-29

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DAFI10-2702 covers the Board of Governors’ powers, statutory compliance, reporting, meetings, and Department of the Air Force personnel participation. It requires an annual report to the Secretary of the Air Force and sets requirements for board membership and support.

Topics covered

  • Civil Air Patrol Board of Governors
  • Board powers
  • Statutory compliance
  • Principal tasks
  • Air Force relationship with Civil Air Patrol
  • Board membership
  • Board meetings
  • Department of the Air Force personnel participation

Questions and answers

What is the Civil Air Patrol Board of Governors responsible for?

The Civil Air Patrol Board of Governors is the governing body of the Civil Air Patrol in accordance with 10 USC Section (§) 9497, Board of Governors. (paragraph 1)

How many members are on the Civil Air Patrol Board of Governors?

In accordance with 10 USC § 9497, the BoG is comprised of eleven members.

What authority does the Board of Governors have over Department of the Air Force policy?

The BoG has no authority to establish or exercise authority over any DAF policy, mission, or activity. (paragraph 8)

What does the Board of Governors do for the CAP National Commander?

Select, retain, evaluate performance and remove the CAP National Commander, who also serves dual-hatted as the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation. (paragraph 5)

What happens if a jointly appointed board vacancy is not filled within 90 days?

Per 10 USC § 9497 (c)(2), Board of Governors: Appointments From Interested Organizations, any vacancy in the position of a member of the BoG under paragraph 10.3 of this instruction that is not filled within 90 days will be filled by an individual selected by majority vote of the other members of the BoG.

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