NATCA NATIONAL OFFICE
DEPARTMENTAL WEEK IN REVIEW
February 4 - 10 , 2017
LABOR RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
FAA ORDER GC 1100.170
On Feb . 13, 2017, NATCA received a briefing from the Agency about FAA Order GC
1100.170, which bec ame effective Jan. 3, 2017. The purp ose of the Order is to clarify
the roles and responsibilities within the Office of the Chief Counsel (AGC) of the
Principal Deputy Chief Counsel (AGC - 2); Deputy Chief Counsel for Business Operations
(AGC - 3); Deputy Chief Counsel for Employment Law, Litigat ion and Administration
(AGC - 4); Director and Chief Administrative Judge of the Office of Adjudication (AGC - 70);
and Direct or of Administration (AGC - 10). The Order addresses the scope and authority
of these individuals and the line of succession within AGC in the absence of a politically
appointed Chief Counsel (AGC - 1).
The Agency explained during the briefing that the Order h as no impact on line
employees. It does not change the reporting structure or job duties of any line employee.
POCs: Region X RVP Mi ke MacDonald and Labor Relations Attorney Grant Mulkey .
BRIEFING REQUESTS
On Feb . 15, 2017, NATCA requested a briefing on the Human Factors Research
Division Color Blind Study . We are currently waiting for a response from the Agency
regarding our request.
POCs: Labor Relations Attorney Grant Mulkey and Labor Rela tions Coordinator Kendal
Manson.
