Neighborhood Advisory Commission - Cumberland, MD

It shall be the duty of the Commission to maintain and improve the quality of life in the City's neighborhoods by coordinating the efforts of recognized neighborhood associations and to serve as a liaision for neighborhood associations with the Mayor and City Council and the City departments. The Commission shall meet on an as-needed basis and its duties shall include:



► Review proposals an

d make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council regarding programs that can improve neighborhoods and prevent their decline;



► Assist in the creation of neighborhood associations in areas of the City where no active association exists;



► Foster the development of neighborhood action plans;



► Indentify improvements in infrastructure, municipal services, and code enforcement that might enhance neighborhood revitalization;



► Assist the Mayor and City Council in the dissemination of news and information of benefits in neighborhoods throughout the city;



► Recommend criteria for use in community betterment programs;



► Review the consolidated plan, housing code, and comprehensive plan for consistency with neighborhood association rules and objectives;



► Establish subcommittees as needed to study particular issues and recommend specific actions to the commission.

► Identify sources of public and private funds for the neighborhood revitalization activities;

► Provide guidance on matters related to the ctiy's Neighborhoods Matter Initiative.