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REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF
THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: TOM WEINER
ACTING DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2009
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF 2010 U.S. CENSUS COMPLETE COUNT
COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
Background
The U.S. Constitution requires that a national census be undertaken once every ten
years. The first census was conducted in 1790 and has been carried out every ten
years since then. The census will show state population counts and determine
representation in the U.S. House of Representatives. Moreover, the Federal
Government allocates more than $300 billion annually to states and communities based
in part, on census data. The U.S. Census Bureau has requested that local governments
throughout the nation voluntarily convene a Complete Count Committee so as to ensure
an accurate and complete count of all residents within a specific community.
Description
A Complete Count Committee is a team of community leaders representing education,
media, faith based organizations, community groups and local government. The
Committee is assembled to develop and implement a locally -based outreach and
awareness program for the 2010 Census. Community leaders are most qualified to
understand the best way to reach all populations that reside in their area, particularly,
the most hard to count populations which include the homeless, seniors and non -
English speaking residents. The team is also best suited to mobilize community
resources in the most efficient cost - effective manner. A Committee Chairman is needed
to serve as the lead representative for the Complete Count Committee. The Chairman
must be prepared to serve from September 2009 thru October 2010 and attend bi-
monthly meetings or as deemed necessary.
Agenda Item No.
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PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
CCC CHAIRMAN APPOINTMENT
SEPTEMBER 1, 2009
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission:
Nominate and appoint a 2010 Census Complete Count Committee Chairman
Prepared By: Matthew C. Harris, Senior Planner
Approved By: Tom Weiner , 3
Acting Director of Community Development
Agenda Item No. 3
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