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Official Mandate
Pursuant to Ordinance NO. 177535, the Commission should review and comment on the original goals and objectives for a citywide system of Neighborhood Councils, by reviewing the works and documents of both the elected and appointed charter commissions, and should evaluate the legal status of Neighborhood Councils and their function, power and role within City government. The Commission may also discuss, evaluate and make recommendations regarding the following issues, including but not limited to:
- The definition of "stakeholder"
- Outreach conducted in and around the Neighborhood Council community to evaluate: whether all people who want to participate in a Neighborhood Council may do so; whether the Neighborhood Councils are truly reflective of the demographic composition in their areas; and whether outreach efforts are made to all segments of the community, including non-profit organizations and renters;
- The effectiveness and enhancement of the Early Notification System as established in the Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 22.810(f);
- The orientation and training process for the Neighborhood Council board members and officers and methods to enhance training requirements and goals;
- The current funding structure and amount of funding for each certifies Neighborhood Council and other budgetary issues affecting Neighborhood Councils;
- The manner in which Neighborhood Councils can do, and should work together;
- The manner in which Neighborhood Councils can, do and should work with their respective City Councilmembers and their staff;
- The performance, success and accomplishments of Neighborhood Councils;
- The challenges of Neighborhood Councils, in particular Neighborhood Council elections;
- The accountability of Neighborhood Councils, governmental officials and City officers;
- The role, relationship, and effectiveness of the following, as relating to Neighborhood Councils: the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment, the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners, City Council offices, Office of the Mayor, all City boards and commissions; and
- The role and effectiveness of establishing Memoranda of Understanding with specific, or all, City departments.
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