2-34-1: CREATION:

There is hereby created and established in and for the Village of Oak Park a committee to be hereafter known as the Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee ("CDCAC"), which shall consist of the following members:

   A.   Chairperson;

   B.   Eight (8) members;

   C.   A liaison from the Village Board of Trustees, as an ex officio member;

   D.   A liaison from the Citizen Involvement Committee, as an ex officio member.

The members and chairperson shall be appointed on a staggered basis by the President with the consent of the Village Board. Members shall serve without compensation and shall be appointed for three (3) year terms. (Ord. 1999-0-2, 2-1-99)

2-34-2: OBJECTIVES:

The purpose of the CDCAC is to make recommendations to the Village Board on the use of community development funds and/or issues. (Ord. 1999-0-2, 2-1-99)

2-34-3: DUTIES:

   A.   Review applications for the Community Development Block Grant Program and the Emergency Shelter Grants Program and advise the Village Board of their recommendations.

   B.   Review the Consolidated Plan and its annual update, the Action Plan, for submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

   C.   Cooperate with and provide support to other Village commissions, committees, task forces and departments when community development issues impact their responsibilities.

   D.   Work with the Community Services Department to inform the public of how community development dollars are spent. (Ord. 1999-0-2, 2-1-99)

2-34-4: POWERS:

   A.   The Committee shall serve as an advisory body to the Village Board of Trustees on matters pertaining to community development. This shall be construed to mean matters including, but not limited to, economic development, housing, public services and public improvements as defined under the Community Development Block Grant Program and/or the Emergency Shelter Grants Program.

   B.   The Committee shall advise Village staff, as requested, on community development issues.

   C.   The Committee shall meet as often as deemed necessary by the Committee chair to review application proposals and advise the Village Board on the Community Development Block Grant Program and/or Emergency Shelter Grants Program. (Ord. 1999-0-2, 2-1-99)

ARTICLE 35 CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT COMMISSION

SECTION:

2-35-1: Establishment; Duties; Staffing

2-35-2: Composition

2-35-1: ESTABLISHMENT; DUTIES; STAFFING:

   A.   There is hereby established in and for the Village of Oak Park a Citizen Involvement Commission in order to foster citizen participation in the various boards, commissions and committees of the Village, and also to encourage volunteer participation in Village government and its activities. The duties of the Commission shall include the following: to be responsible for the recruitment of volunteers for the boards, commissions and committees of the Village, including holding prospects' meetings for said boards, commissions and committees in conjunction with the office of the Village Clerk; to act as liaisons to and provide support for said various boards, commissions and committees; and to provide education about and recognition for the activities of the Citizen Involvement Commission and said various boards, commissions and committees, including the sponsorship of the annual Volunteer Recognition Reception.

   B.   The Citizen Involvement Commission shall work closely with the office of the Village Clerk. The Village Clerk shall maintain all records and documentation pertaining to volunteer participation in Village government and its activities, including all records of the Citizen Involvement Commission, and shall maintain all records of the Commission's business, including all regular and special meetings. (Ord. 1999-0-8, 3-15-1999)