| Community Development Advisory Committee |
The Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) is a diverse group of county residents appointed by the County Executive to make recommendations regarding Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funding. Every fall, the CDAC reviews applications for CDBG/ESG funded Public Service Grants, and interviews each of the eligible applicants to determine their capacity and the eligibility and worthiness of their project to receive these funds. If you are interested in serving on this committee or require more information, or if you would like to contact members of the CDAC, please call Luann Korona or Angela Dickens at 240-777-3600.
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| Created |
MCEO 165-94, dated October 17, 1994; Executive Order No. 176-95; effective date 9/26/95 revised name to CDAC: Executive Order No. 191-07 effective date 6/19/07 revised to increase membership from 15 to 20. |
| Purpose |
Makes recommendations to the Director, Department of Housing and Community Affairs, and the County Executive on applications submitted for the Community Development Block Grant Program and the Emergency Shelter Grant funds and any successors to these programs; reviews the consolidated plan and makes recommendation on the plan; and conducts public hearings to review community development needs when necessary. |
| Membership |
No fewer than (15) or more than twenty (20) members serving during any given year. Membership should be broadly representative of the County as a whole, with participation encouraged by persons from low income, urban and rural areas, the elderly, women, minorities, persons for whom English is not a native language, persons who are or have been homeless, as well as by persons with physical or mental impairments. Employees of the County, HOC, MNCPPC or elected officials are not eligible to apply. |
| Terms |
Members are appointed by the County Executive and serve three year terms. Members may be reappointed by the CE no more than once. The Chairperson will be designated annually by the CE and may serve no more than two years. |
| Meetings |
A public hearing is held in October; meetings are held weekly while applications are being reviewed and recommendations developed. (Members will be asked to serve on one of three subcommittees). |
| Staff |
Angela Dickens, Sr. Planner, DHCA 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 240-777-3630; FAX 240-777-3653 |
| Membership |
Chair: Frederick Hines, Members: Duad Ahmad, Florence Bright Anderson, Stefanos Arethas, Louis August, Vincent L. BenAvram, Vernice Buell, Ranga L. Covindassamy, Rick Edson, Ashley Futrell, Brandon Howard, Guled Kassim, Monique King, Justin Lee, Gregory Milton, E. Patricia Mitchell, Christopher Riano, Margie R. Sanders, and Bridget Ware. | |
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