Over the next several weeks, Today in Fort Smith will be taking a systematic and alphabetic look at all boards and commissions in the city, their function and a listing of their members.
The responsibilities of the committee include periodic progress meeting with City staff, a review of the annual, biennial and quinquennial reports on the progress of the comprehensive plan; provide feedback before the reports are finalized, and assist with preparation of a scorecard to show how the plan is implemented.
The committee may also assist by working with neighborhood and other community groups providing them with progress reports and helping them get involved.
The committee shall consist of nine (9) at large appointments, to be made by the board of directors, one (l) member of the Planning Commission and one (l) member of the Parks Commission.
The Planning Commission and Parks Commission shall each select their representatives for the committee. All terms shall be for five (5) years, after which time the board of director shall determine future terms.
The representatives of the Planning Commission and Parks Commission must continue to be a member of their respective commission while serving on the committee.
If such committee member ceases to be a member of hislher respective commission, the commission shall designate another of its members to fill the remainder of the term on the committee. The committee meets on call.
Members (11) Term: 5 Years Meetings: On Call