§ 2-42-3. Purpose.

The purpose of the board shall be:

A.

To determine and prioritize needs, and make recommendations based thereon, for the support of services needed;

B.

To report yearly to the mayor and director of office of planning and development setting forth progress which has been made on existing programs and plans of services and making recommendations on which programs and plans of services should continue to be rendered;

C.

To make recommendations on matters relating to grant applications and contractual arrangements for civic projects coming under their supervision;

D.

To develop guidelines for area-wide citizen participation and to insure broad and effective development of programs and activities;

E.

To sponsor and conduct hearings, conferences and other such meetings designed to obtain information related to the problems of communities.

It is the intention of the board to encourage planning, offer incentives, to find funding sources and to obtain funds therefrom for the purpose of implementing approved programs and activities, and to aid communities and entities of the city and the county to assist in upgrading and beautifying properties in all areas of the city and the county.

(Code 1985, § 2-240.2; Ord. No. 4762, § 1, 6-6-2000)