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Sec. 906. Certification of Neighborhood Councils.
 
   (a)   By-laws. Each neighborhood council seeking official certification or recognition from the City shall submit an organization plan and by-laws to the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment showing, at a minimum:
 
   (1)   the method by which their officers are chosen;
 
   (2)   neighborhood council membership will be open to everyone who lives, works or owns property in the area (stakeholders);
 
   (3)   assurances that the members of the neighborhood council will reflect the diverse interests within their area;
 
   (4)   a system through which the neighborhood council will communicate with stakeholders on a regular basis;
 
   (5)   a system for financial accountability of its funds; and
 
   (6)   guarantees that all meetings will be open and public, and permit, to the extent feasible, every stakeholder to participate in the conduct of business, deliberation and decision-making.
 
   (b)   Petitioning for Certification and Approval. Neighborhood councils may petition for certification or recognition in accordance with rules and procedures set forth in the Plan.