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4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Summary from citizen participation section of plan. The County is required to have a Citizen Participation Plan in its CP. This plan describes and outlines the County's plan to encourage and inform all citizens, especially persons of extremely -low, very -low and moderate income including minorities, non-English speaking and persons of Limited English Proficiency (LEP), as well as persons with mobility, visual or hearing impediments, to participate in the development of the County's CP, along with any amendments to the CP, and the County's performance report. The citizen participation process as outlined in the Citizen Participation Plan includes public hearings, consultation meetings, 30 -day review and comment period on the County's draft CP, County's draft Annual Action Plan (AP), Hawai'i County Housing Agency/Finance Committee Meetings/County Council Meetings and a public notice announcing the availability of the County's final CP and AP. Public Hearings: The County began its 2019 Annual Action Plan Citizen Participation Process in September of 2018. The County held its annual public hearings in Keaau, Kailua-Kona, Honoka'a, and Hilo to present an overview of the Consolidated Plan process, to encourage citizens to offer input concerning housing, homeless, special needs and community development needs and to discuss the past use of funds and accomplishments. In addition, the members of the public were provided with information about the 2019 CDBG and 2018 HOME CHDO application process. The County informed participants of the County's CP priorities and provided an opportunity for participants to provide their concerns or comments. Hawai'i County also utilized the public hearings to inform the public about the upcoming 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan process. Attendees were provided with surveys to gather information regarding the needs of our communities. This information will be utilized to develop the needs, priorities and goals of the upcoming 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. The draft 2019 Action Plan was available for public review and comment from February 25, 2019 through March 26, 2019. Public and Private Agencies Consultation Meetings: As stated above, in September 2018, the County conducted Public Hearings island -wide to inform the public about the 2019 CDBG and 2018 HOME CHDO application process. Members of the public were provided with information on the CDBG and HOME CHDO programs. An overview of the draft priorities and goals were also presented. The participants were asked to provide input on the county's draft priorities and goals established as a result of community input at the various public hearings. In addition to these consultations, the OHCD also informed each Council Member representing all districts Annual Action Plan 2019 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018)