<!-- <br> <br> <br> -->I. Each year, the Century Commission is required to conduct a process through which it:
- envisions the future for the state, and then,
- develops and recommends policies, plans, action steps, or strategies to assist in achieving the vision.
How does the CC do this? It must bring together people representing varied interests to develop a shared image of the state (both its developed and natural areas). The process should involve: - exploring the impact of estimated population increases and other emerging trends and issues,
- creating a vision for the future, and
- developing a strategic action plan to achieve that vision using 25 and 50 year planning time frames.
II. The CC must also continuously review and consider statutes and regulations, government processes, and societal and economic trends as it considers how all levels of government (state, regional, and local), and citizens, can best accommodate population growth while maintaining our quality of life. "Quality of life" includes our natural, manmade, historical and cultural assets.
III. The CC also serves as a repository of the best "community-building" ideas and as a source for others as they work to solve growth management challenges.
IV. Each year, beginning in January of 2007, the CC must provide a written report containing specific recommendations for addressing growth management issues. Additionally, the report shall contain discussions regarding: - the need for intergovernmental cooperation,
- the balancing of environmental protection and future development, and
- recommendations on issues such as dedicated sources of funding for sewer facilities, water supply and quality, transportation facilities (not adequately addressed by the SIS) and educational infrastructure.
In all matters, the CC should strive to focus on "essential state interests," i.e., those interests that transcend local or regional boundaries and are most appropriately conserved, protected, and promoted at the state level. |
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