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2.1 Hamakua CDP Action Committee 2.1.1 The Community -County Bridge After the CDP is adopted, anew, nine -member County advisory committee —the Action Committee —will be appointed to lead implementation of the CDP. As with the Steering Committee, Action Committee members will be nominated by the Mayor and appointed by Council. It will be important that the Action Committee's membership be representative of the diverse communities in Hamakua. Also like the Steering Committee, Action Committee meetings will be open to the public and subject to the Sunshine Law. The Action Committee may also choose to form subcommittees, and the subcommittees can include members of the public. L X 2.1.2 Proactive Steward of CDP Implementatio Chapter 16 of the Hawai'i County Code outlines the purpose, membership, and responsibilities of the Action Committee. Its purpose is "to be a proactive, community-based steward of the plan's implementation...... In other words, the Action Committee leads CDP implementation. 2.1.3 A Facilitative Role ,,jgJNJk,, % qq�, A principal responsibility of the Action Committee is to "build partnerships ... with governmental and community- based organizations to implement CDP policies and actions." Given the scope of activity in Hamakua, it would be impossible to "manage" it all in a conventional, structured way. Instead, the CDP Action Committee can recognize the networks that already exist, help new ones form when needed, and facilitate connections within and among networks. Each network and sub -network could operate in an independent but connected way, providing leadership, organizing key stakeholders and existing partnerships, and solving problems. With the help of the Action Committee, networks could collaborate when appropriate to address policy change, secure financial and other resources, and pursue other shared goals. 2.1.4 A Community Advo ff As the primary group responsible for CDP implementation, the Action Committee also provides "ongoing guidance and advocacy to advance implementation of the CDP goals, objectives, policies, and actions." In other words, the Action Committee can coordinate efforts to advance the advocacy platform outlined in each section of the CDP. 2.1.5 Coordinate County Infrastructure Projects Similarly, the Action Committee also provides "timely recommendations to the County on priorities relating to Community Action Guide: 2017