NOTF Exclusive: The AF IG's Report on the Civil Air Patrol - Page 2

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NOTF Exclusive:

The Air Force Inspector General's Report on the Civil Air Patrol - Page 2

 

    "The inquiry did not validate [redacted]'s more serious charge, in particular that BoG members, in particular [redacted], violated their fiduciary duties. Similarly, the inquiry did not validate [redacted]'s claims that [redacted] was otherwise denied fair and reasonable treatment. Although [redacted] presented numerous examples in which [redacted] believed the BoG or [redacted] exceeded their authority as well as instances in which [redacted] felt they did not take strong enough action, the evidence did not support a conclusion that the BoG violated its fiduciary responsibilities. While some of [redacted]'s detractors may have been looking for ways to discredit [redacted] politically, BoG members credibly testified, and the evidence supports, that they exercised due care in issues regarding [redacted] and acted in good faith to ensuer the issues were dealt with in a fair and impartial manner."

 

Recommended areas to be addressed

 

    "This inquiry revealed, either through witness testimony or observation of CAP documents, a number of issues which could improve CAP governance that warrant further review. Many of these items stem from a BoG construct which has not been fully harmonized with CAP's existing governance structure, processes, and regulations. This list is not to be taken as all-inclusive, and many are issues already under consideration by CAP.

 

    "- Clarity the roles and responsibilities of CAP's three main governing bodies - BoG, NEC, and NB.

     - Review the selection process for CAP/CC and CAP/CV (how names are raised, who elects/selects, term lengths, etc.)

     - Review the process to remove CAP/CC and CV.

     - Review the composition of the BoG and how members are selected/appointed.

     - Clarify the lines of authority and expectations between the BoG, BoG Chairman, CAP/CC and NHQ Executive Director.

     - Review the appointment authority of CAP/CC in selecting NB/NEC and BoG members.

     - Review procedures which ensure BoG, NEC and NB decisions and policies are properly codified in governing documents and regulations.

     - Reconcile/codify the authority of the BoG over other CAP entities that currently are given 'final' say in CAP matters or that otherwise have the ability to review BoG decisions.

     - Thoroughly review CAP regulations for inconsistent, incomplete, or conflicting guidance: CAPR 20-1, Organization of Civil Air Patrol, is dated 29 May 00 and does not reflect the existence of the BoG; CPR 35-7, Removal of National Commander or Vice National Commander, also predated the BoG (1 Apr 97) and contains wording which differs from Article XV of CAP's Constitution and seems inconsistent with portions of CAPR 123-2, Complaints; AFI 10-2702, para 2, lists 9 'principal tasks' of the Bog 'as described in the Constitution and Bylaws and related governing documents,' but these tasks are not found in the Constitution and Bylaws or other documents.

     - CAPR 123-2, paras 7.d. and 7.e. (5) give conflicting guidance regarding handling of IG complaints against CAP/CC and CAP/CV.

     - Clarify the language in CAPR 123-2, para 7.e. (5) regarding the BoG's/BoG Chairman's IG appointment authority to be consistent with para 6.a. (1) of CAPR 123-1, The Civil Air Patrol Inspector General Program.

     - Evaluate whether due process and adequate notice would be better served if subjects of investigations were provided properly framed allegations vs. the use of a 'short, plain statement' (see CAPR 123-2 para 8.f.)

     - Evaluate the process by which complaints against CAP senior officials are processed and resolved.

     - Clarify the roles of CAP's National Legal Officer and the NHQ General Counsel.

     - Clarify the duties of CAP/CV.

     - Clarify term expirations of the BoG's Interested Organization appointees.

     - Evaluate CAP's process for growing senior leaders.

     - Address the role of Air Force oversight of CAP (SAF/MRR, HQ USAF A3, and CAP-USAF) and whether the offices are appropriately resourced to oversee CAP activities."

 

    The Civil Air Patrol is a private, congressionally-chartered corporation that acts as an Auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force when requested by the Secretary of the Air Force. Headquartered at Maxwell AFB, Ala., its web site is at www.gocivilairpatrol.com .

 

 

 

 

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