The Planning Partnership will assist in achievement of mutual community goals related to development and management of the county's land, economy, environment, transportation, infrastructure and related issues. The Partnership will assist in communicating Hamilton county's issues and vision to regional and state funding organizations. Enables at least one representative for each jurisdiction, with some additional representation for larger communities - a maximum of 63 members. Participation of 63 members and representation of all jurisdictions enables efficient liaison with local planning commissions and governing bodies and creates an alliance of small groups or subcommittees for problem solving and consensus building on multi-jurisdictional issues. Provides for local representatives on the Planning Partnership to be appointed by the governing body of each political jurisdiction.
Local appointments increase accountability, commitment and communication.
This provision also supports home rule, self-determination of local communities, and government being close to the people. Enables public, private and civic sector organizations to be associate members and therefore, participants on committees Effective countywide planning as well as its implementation requires collaboration with all three sectors of society.