Compton Municipal Code § 2-14 Federal Grants Advisory Board/Overall Economic Development Program Committee

[Added by Ord. #1496, § 2396; amended by Ord. #1546; Ord. #1729, § 1]

There is hereby created a Federal Grants Advisory Board/OEDP Committee which shall consist of nine members, to be attained through attrition. All members of the Board shall be appointed by the Council.

[Added by Ord. #1546, § 2396.1; Ord. #1729, § 2]

The Federal Advisory Board/OEDP Committee shall act as an advisory body to the Council. The specific duties shall be to:

a. Provide a citizen review of all grant proposals in terms of adherence to stated priorities for the City, both short and long range; in-house capabilities for meeting grant funding requirements; compatibility with City policies; and fiscal requirements of programs;

b. Make recommendations regarding submitted proposals or applications to the City Manager and Council;

c. Review the progress reports of proposals and applications under preparation or redrafting; and

d. Review grant status reports;

e. Make recommendations to the City Council on an Overall Economic Development Plan;

f. Initiate plans designed to create employment opportunities, foster a more diversified economy, and improve local conditions.

[Added by Ord. #1546, § 2396.2; Ord. #1729, § 3; Ord. #2198, § 1]

The members of the Federal Grants Advisory Board/OEDP Committee shall receive a maximum stipend of $150 per month.