Utah Admin. Code R990-100-28 - Citizen Participation
(1) The
state requires citizen participation and supports maximum participation of any
interested persons and groups in the development and implementation of the CSBG
programs at the state and local level, in advisory or administering
capacity.
(2) Tripartite boards are
required for governing boards of private, non-profit organizations and for the
administering/advisory boards of public agencies and shall conform to the
requirements outlined in
42 U.S.C. 9910.
(a) A minimum of one third of the board is to
represent low income. A description of the democratic selection process for
representatives of the low-income is to be available for review.
(b) One third of the members of the board are
to be elected public officials, currently holding office, or their
representatives, except if not enough public officials are willing or
available, appointed public officials may serve. Minutes of meetings or letters
of appointment must be on file for review.
(c) The remaining members are to be officials
or members of business, industry, labor, religious, welfare, education or other
major groups in the community. A description of the process used for selection
of private sector representatives is to be available for review. The
description shall include a process for interested private sector groups to
petition for membership and how the petition will be considered.
(2) As a part of the community
needs assessment portion of the planning phase (conducted every three years),
each eligible entity shall conduct public forums for low-income residents of
the areas. These forums are to allow a discussion and listing of problems as
viewed by the low-income and their suggestions for solutions.
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