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The Final Report "Neighborhood Council System: Past, Present and Future" is here!

Read Part One -- Cover Letter, Executive Summary and Recommendations.

Read Part Two -- Vision & Values, Powers & Roles, Governance.

Read Part Three -- Outreach, Assistance and Conclusion.

Read Part Four -- Attachments.

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VISION & VALUES

What should the ideal NC system look like? How close are we to that system and can we get closer? These are some of the important questions guiding our work.

MUST READ:

History of NC's in L.A. (11/2/06) - This useful staff report covers the development of neighborhood councils in our city. Read it...

Representative & Participatory Democracies: Can They Talk to Each Other? (12/7/06) - Staff report and discussion on what type of democracy works best for L.A. Read it...

Criteria for Deliberations (12/16/06) - Criteria the NCRC adopted to guide our work and final decision making. Read it...

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POWERS & ROLES

How do neighborhood councils fit into the broader government system in Los Angeles? Should NCs be advisory or decision-making bodies? These questions guide our inquiry into Powers & Roles.

MUST READ:

Staff Analysis of NCs Across the Nation - A comparative snapshot shows how other NC's operate. Read it...

Staff Report on Powers + Roles - What is the legal status of NCs? Are they city agencies or independent? Read it...

Deliberations On Structures Of Influence - How can NCs achieve maximum influence in local government? Read it...

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GOVERNANCE SYSTEM

What is the proper relationship between and among NCs? How best should they relate to DONE and BONC? What can be done to foster interaction with elected officials, NCs and city departments? We are examining these and other questions.

MUST READ:

Staff Report on Governance (2/20/07) - How are NCs governed today? How ought they be? Read it...

Presentation by Greg Nelson (3/1/07) - Former DONE general manager offers his perspective on how NCs came to be and what might be different.
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Staff Report - BONC (3/20/07) - What is the appropriate role for the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners? Read it...

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OUTREACH + PARTICIPATION

What is the best way to ensure broader participation by city residents and other stakeholders in NCs? Do different parts of the city have different outreach needs? How can DONE help? Participation is the name of the game; we want to know how more residents can take part.

MUST READ:

Staff Report on Outreach & Participation (4/5/07) - Who is participating in the NC system today? How can it reach more people? Read it...

Staff Report - Brown Act (4/5/07) - Should the Brown Act apply to NCs? If not, then what sort of sunshine law should rule NC activities? Read it...

Staff Report - Elections (4/17/07) How can the election process be streamlined to be as fair and as easy to administer as possible? Read it...

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CITY SUPPORT TO NCs

What kind of training should the city offer to NCs? Shall city funds be given directly to NCs? What about paying for outreach -- who should be responsible? These and other questions are among the important ones tackled by the commission.

MUST READ:

Staff Report on the Role of DONE (5/15/07) - How has this key city department worked with NCs to date? Looking ahead, how should its role be defined? Read it...

Policy Brief - USC Urban Initiative (5/24/07) - This policy brief, written by USC researchers who have studied the issues for years, tackles key questions about the interaction between NCs and the City. Read it...

Staff Report - NC Funding (5/24/07) How did the $50,000 allocation for individual NCs come about? How should these funds be managed going forward? Read it...

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