Wednesday, March 26th, 2008
Neighborhood Commission Seeks Members
Neighborhood Group Registration: Neighborhoods Commissioner Applications: All applications are due April 4, 2008. Click here for the application and process information or contact the Neighborhood Development Center at
(408) 723-4114.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO BELONG TO A NEIGHBORHOOD GROUP TO RUN FOR THE COMMISSION
The new Commission will advocate for all San Jose neighborhoods. The mission of this body is to integrate the voice of neighborhoods into the City of San Jose’s decision-making processes. This includes the study, review, and evaluation of issues, courses of action, and policies/ programs affecting San Jose neighborhoods, and making recommendations to the City Council and Redevelopment Agency. The City Council will look to this body as a resource when reviewing matters with an impact on neighborhoods, and the Neighborhoods Commission will be consulted on matters of significant community interest that may come before the Council.
The Commission will be a forum for the following: Provide a neighborhood voice to City Leadership in prioritizing neighborhood spending, infrastructure, and quality of life issues; Consult with appropriate City Department/ Staff regarding documentation of best practices and to support the development of vibrant neighborhood organizations; Receive information from City Staff and offering advice and consultation on inter-neighborhood issues; Accept petitions from recognized neighborhood groups that request review and Promote enhanced communication and resolution of issues between neighborhoods and the City of San Jose.
Neighborhoods will directly select Commissioner’s to represent their District through a formal caucus process, which will then be ratified and appointed by Council. Here are the timelines that all neighborhoods, and individuals interested in applying for the role of Neighborhoods Commissioner, should be aware of:
Every neighborhood group must register in order to be represented! Click for the form to complete and submit to register your group.
Neighborhood Group Delegate Designation: Each neighborhood group will select one delegate and one alternative to attend the District Caucus. The Caucus for District 4 is Saturday, May 31, 2008 at the Berryessa Library (3355 Noble Ave., San Jose, CA, 95132.) The deadline for neighborhood delegate registration is May 24th. The Neighborhood Development Center will contact your neighborhood group regarding delegate nomination.
Neighborhoods Commission seated: Fall 2008
For more information on how to become a Neighborhood Commissioner or how neighborhood groups participate in the process, contact Ernest Guzman at ernest.guzman@sanjoseca.gov.
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