PCDPAC Guidelines - amended 13May14

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OPERATING GUIDELINES OF THE PUNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE I. NAME: Puna Community Development Plan Action Committee (PCDPAC) II. AUTHORITY: Pursuant to the adoption of Ordinance 08-98, Chapter 16 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended) was amended to establish a framework for the Community Development Plans and establishing the Community Development Plan (CDP) Action Committee. III. PURPOSE: The purpose of the PCDPAC is to be a proactive, community-based steward of the plan's implementation and update. IV. VISION: The mission of the PCDP is to develop a sustainable, efficient, and organized plan that serves the diverse community of Puna, and protects and nurtures the `aina. V. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In carrying out its purpose, the PCDPAC shall: a. Attend monthly Action Committee meetings; b. Invest 6-8 hours of work each month in between meetings (e.g., preparing comments and recommendations on draft proposals and amendments prior to meetings, talking to community groups and individuals); c. Attend training workshops about planning and related issues; d. Participate in a weekend orientation and training retreat; e. Host an Annual Town Meeting to report on progress in implementation of the CDP to the wider community; f. Produce an Annual Report on progress in implementation of the CDP for County Administration, Planning Commission, County Council, Lead/Supporting Partners, and funders; g. Provide ongoing guidance and advocacy to advance implementation of the CDP goals, objectives, policies, and actions; h. Broaden community awareness of the CDP and build partnerships, as appropriate, with governmental and community-based organizations to implement CDP policies and actions; i. Take into consideration state-wide objectives and legislation for long-term and sustainable plans for the island as a whole; j. Provide timely recommendations to the county on priorities relating to the county operational budget and the CIP budget and program; k. Receive briefings, as requested, from the Planning Department on pending and approved permit applications involving property located within the planning area, and on other issues related to the CDP; I. Receive briefings from other county agencies, as requested, on priority actions identified in the CDP, which briefings may be integrated and consolidated by the Mayor's Office or the Planning Department into a plan of action for the forthcoming year and a status report on the current year's plan of action;