PROJECT: 25-23-010 - Regional Forum
| Responsible Agency: | Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission |
|---|---|
| Program Coordinator: | Renee Wise |
| Project Manager(s): | Alison Hastings, Ariella Maron |
| Supports LRP Goals: |
Goals:
To ensure intergovernmental coordination and technical assistance to the region’s member governments and operating agencies.
Description:
This program ensures continued intergovernmental and policy coordination, as well as administrative oversight by the DVRPC Board and its Committees, through the provision of secretarial and management services. Through the Board Policy Committee, identification, monitoring, and formulation of policy analyses for issues of regional significance are undertaken. Staff activities include researching and monitoring key issues, review of pertinent federal and state legislation or policy guidance, technical assistance and drafting proposed position statements or comment letters for consideration by the Policy Committee and the Board. This project also includes coordination with the Office of Communications and Engagement on public information requests.
Tasks:
- Plan, develop, coordinate and schedule all business to be transacted by the Board, Executive Committee and its subcommittees with follow-through to ensure actions are implemented.
- Record proceedings and maintain official records of all meetings.
- Review and coordinate all DVRPC committee agendas.
- Identify regional issues of significance through involvement with the DVRPC Board, staff, national and regional publications, journals, the media, the internet and other sources.
- Conduct short-term research, including review of research by other agencies, as well as literature reviews, interviews, and analysis of regional impacts or implications and report the findings to the DVRPC Board and pertinent technical committees.
- Review pending and proposed federal and state legislation, determine the effects on the region, and draft proposed Board or staff position statements.
- Attend conferences or meetings to coordinate with other agencies and organizations or to gather information for regional action.
- Schedule meetings of the DVRPC Board and Executive Committee and provide agenda, minutes, and meeting materials as needed.
- Schedule meetings of the Board Policy Analysis Committee and provide agenda, minutes and meeting materials, as needed.
Products:
- Agenda, minutes, and supporting materials as required.
- Special policy reports, memoranda, and correspondence as required.
- Interim reports as appropriate.
- Agendas and minutes of Board and Executive Committee meetings.
- Agendas and minutes of Board Policy Analysis Committee meetings.
Beneficiaries:
Member Governments, operating agencies, state and federal agencies, and planning partners.
Project Cost and Funding:
| FY | Total | Highway PL Program | Transit PL Program | Comprehensive Planning | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $302,500 | $226,687 | $73,313 | $2,500 | |
| 2024 | $317,500 | $235,196 | $79,804 | $2,500 | |
| 2025 | $330,000 | $236,100 | $91,400 | $2,500 |