Title
Establish the Charlotte Equitable Development Commission
Action
Action:
Adopt an ordinance establishing the Charlotte Equitable Development Commission.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Liz Babson, Transportation
Ryan Bergman, Strategy and Budget
Hannah Bromberger, Strategy and Budget
Background
§ The Charlotte Equitable Development Commission (CEDC) was approved through the adoption of the Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan - Plan Policy on June 21, 2021, by City Council resolution.
§ NC General Statute 160D-306 requires City Council adopt an ordinance to establish a local planning and development-related advisory board.
Explanation
§ This action formally establishes the CEDC for an initial three-year term.
§ The CEDC is a nine-member commission charged with advising in the assessment of infrastructure throughout the city and recommending strategies that balance equitable investments in areas most in-need, including areas with absent and insufficient facilities, areas experiencing the fastest growth, and areas targeted for growth.
§ The CEDC will work with the Charlotte Department of Transportation and the Office of Strategy and Budget to provide input on the development of the city’s proposed Capital Investment Plan.
§ The CEDC will provide regular updates to the Budget and Effectiveness Council Committee and quarterly reports to City Council.
§ The CEDC will be comprised of nine individuals with a maximum of one, three-year term.
- Three appointments will be made by the Mayor and six appointments will be made by City Council.
- Appointees will have significant backgrounds in community development and infrastructure assessments. Examples of preferred experience shall include consulting engineers in the project development business; attorneys specializing in development; developers; independent business representatives; construction contractors; bankers or insurance agents engaged in the financial aspect of development; representatives from homebuilder’s associations; homeowners or neighborhood association representatives.
§ Appointees must take an Oath of Office and are subject to the City Council’s Attendance and Anti-Harassment Policies and Code of Ethics, Gift Policy, and Disclosure Requirements for members of committees.
§ City Council nominations and appointments will be brought back to Council on August 23, 2021, and September 13, 2021, respectively.
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Ordinance