2018 NKCDP Guidelines Template Final

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January 2018 OPERATING GUIDELINES OF THE NORTH KOHALA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE NAME: North Kohala Community Development Plan Action Committee (the "Committee" COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN AUTHORITY: Chapter 15 of the Hawai'i County General Plan states that the Community Development Plans are intended to be the forum for community input into managing growth and coordinating the delivery of government services to the community. The Community Development Plans (CDP) translate the broad General Plan statements to specific actions as they apply to specific geographical areas. ACTION COMMITTEE AUTHORITY: Chapter 16 of the Hawai'i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended) establishes a framework for the Community Development Plans and provides that the Planning Department shall administer the CDP Action Committees. IV. ROLE OF CDP PLANNERS: a. Facilitate the implementation of the CDP and serve as a planning resource to the Committee and community; Partner with the Committee and administer to its needs in fulfilling the Committee's duties and responsibilities in implementation of the CDP; Liaise between the Committee and governmental agencies in furtherance of the CDP's goals and objectives. V. PURPOSE: The purpose of the Action Committee is to be a proactive, community-based steward of the implementation and updating of the CDP. The Action Committee should provide ongoing input and advocacy to advance implementation of the CDP goals, objectives, policies, and actions. VI. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ACTION COMMITTEE: In carrying out its purpose, the Committee shall: Regularly attend Action Committee meetings (meetings may vary in frequency to be either monthly or every other month. Alternate meeting venues within the planning area may be utilized); Invest approximately 6-10 hours of work in between Committee meetings (e.g., reviewing meeting documents, preparing comments and recommendations on agenda items prior to meetings, networking with community groups, and participating in other committee/subcommittee activities, which may include community meetings on CDP -related matters); Attend training workshops about community planning and related issues; and d. Broaden community awareness of the CDP and build partnerships, as appropriate, with community-based organizations to implement CDP policies and actions; e. Take into consideration state-wide objectives and legislation for sustainable and