Rules and Elections Committee Standing Rule Recommendation

Standing Rule Recommendation Regarding Neighborhood Committee and Community Funding Projects from January 7 REC meeting:

5.(c) The REC recommends that the VNC Board adopt the following Standing Rule: The Neighborhood Committee shall be responsible for advising the Board on budgeted Community Project funds. The Neighborhood Committee shall consider all projects presented to them during the fiscal year and make recommendations for the expenditure of at least 2/3 of the total Community Projects budget at the final Board meeting before the conclusion of the fiscal year. The allocation of the remaining 1/3 of the Community Projects budget may be recommended to the Board by the Neighborhood Committee throughout the fiscal year on a project by project basis. Projects seeking funding must receive Budget Committee review and approval prior to Neighborhood Committee consideration. Passed 3-0.