§2009aa–6 Development Planning Process

Summary

Each State member must send in a development plan for the part of the region it represents, following the Authority’s policies. The State plan must reflect the goals, objectives, and priorities in the regional development plan. When making the plan and picking projects, a State may talk with local development districts and local governments and should consider their goals and recommendations. The Authority and the State and local development districts must encourage and help the public take part as much as possible in making, changing, and carrying out plans and programs. The Authority must create guidelines for this public participation, including public hearings.