[Adopted 7-19-1994 (Ch. 16, Art. III, of the 2010 Code)]
There is hereby established a Community Development Citizens' Advisory Committee, the purpose of which shall be to allow for input from low- and moderate-income Taunton residents who are likely to be assisted through the locally administered community development block grant programs, thereby ensuring the development of programs responsive to community needs and fostering greater direct participation and permitting access to the governmental process by those citizens whom Congress intended as benefactors of these programs. The Committee shall function in an advisory capacity only.
The Committee shall be comprised of seven members who shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the Municipal Council, and who shall serve without compensation. The original membership of the Committee shall be as follows:
A. 
A minimum of four members of low or moderate income according to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development income guidelines utilized by the Department of Economic and Community Development for community development block grant eligibility.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
B. 
Three members from the community at large.
The duties of the Committee shall be as follows:
A. 
Advise the Department of Economic and Community Development on community needs as they evolve over time;[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
B. 
Review proposals and programs from community groups, agencies and organizations for possible inclusion in Massachusetts Small Cities or entitlement community development block grant applications;
C. 
Assess the Department's performance in meeting the stated goals of the Massachusetts Small Cities or entitlement community development block grant application; and
D. 
Assess the Department's responsiveness to community needs.