§ 43.167.030. Duties of authorities
A community preservation and development authority shall have the duty to:
(1) Establish specific geographic boundaries for the authority within its bylaws based on the general geographic boundaries established in the proposal submitted and approved by the legislature;
(2) Solicit input from members of its community and develop a strategic preservation and development plan to promote the health, safety, and economic well-being of the impacted community and to preserve its cultural and historical identity;
(3) Include within the strategic plan a prioritized list of projects identified and supported by the community, including capital or operating components that address one or more of the purposes under *section 1(3) of this act;
(4) Establish funding mechanisms to support projects and programs identified in the strategic plan including but not limited to grants and loans;
(5) Use gifts, grants, loans, and other aid from public or private entities to carry out projects identified in the strategic plan; and
(6) Demonstrate ongoing accountability for its actions by:
(a) Reporting to the appropriate committees of the legislature, one year after formation and every biennium thereafter, on the authority's strategic plan, activities, accomplishments, and any recommendations for statutory changes;
(b) Reporting any changes in the authority's geographic boundaries to the appropriate committees of the legislature when the legislature next convenes in regular session;
(c) Convening a local town hall meeting with its constituency on an annual basis to: (i) Report its activities and accomplishments from the previous year; (ii) present and receive input from members of the impacted community regarding its proposed strategic plan and activities for the upcoming year; and (iii) hold board member elections as necessary; and
(d) Maintaining books and records as appropriate for the conduct of its affairs.
[2007 c 501 § 5.]
Notes:
*Reviser's note: Section 1 of this act was vetoed by the governor.
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Last modified: April 7, 2009