MEMBERS:  10 members

TERM:  3 years - no limit

AUTHORIZING LEGISLATION:

MEETING INFORMATION:

• Regular meeting: as needed, 375 Satula Avenue 
• Special meetings: determined at the time of call
• Committee meeting videos on YouTube

MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

To address the COVID-19 crisis, Vision Committee members may be called upon to assist with the process of administering additional CDBG-CV (COVID-19 emergency aid) funding.

• Provide input on emerging community needs that may be addressed using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding.
• Evaluate CDBG applications to ensure they appropriately meet the Consolidated Plan goals and address community needs.
• Provide feedback to assist the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government in prioritizing CDBG funding.
• The Vision Committee typically meets for a brief orientation session in October and a half day meeting in January to discuss CDBG applications.

METHOD OF APPOINTMENT
Mayor and Commission

CONTACT
Hayley Banerjee, Director Housing and Community Development
706-613-3155

MORE INFORMATION
Housing and Community Development website - www.accgov.com/hcd