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A Citizen's Guide:Community Decision-Making Basics Q 03 < °A� a+7 Below is an example of the typical community development process works. It is designed to provide you with a background on atypical community planning process; it is not meant as an authoritative guide: Project proposer Initial meeting with Project proposer Planning department selects the site local government submits an reviews project plans location staff application The permits are Project proposer Council/Board Planning commission approved and completes other < reviews project plans reviews project plans construction permit applications and makes a decision begins/continues Community development procedures Environmental review must be completed before any project approvals can be given or permits issued. If a project is large enough to require mandatory environmental review then local government planning staff will inform the developer of these requirements during the initial staff meeting. If a citizen petition is filed and the project has proceeded through some of the community's approval steps,the approval process is suspended until all requirements of the environmental review program have been met. In many local governments the environmental review decisions are made by the organizations governing authority, such as the council or board. Who is involved The following list provides a brief description of common local government positions,however it is recommended that individuals contact their local government or review its website to learn more about its normal staffing and operating procedures. Local government position Description Council/Board members • Council=city council • Board=township or county board • Generally made up by 5-7 members elected by local residents • Responsibilities vary between each entity,but generally they: ■ Pass ordinances ■ Set administrative policy ■ Vote on major proposals and activities ■ Order an EAW ■ Deny a petition ■ Require an EIS 3