The purpose and objective of the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) is to administer the citizen participation requirements of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and Public Act No. 75-44, as amended. The CAC recommends for approval the grant applications for CDBG, ESG, and HOME funds, as well as other formula grant programs from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), for which the City may become eligible.

The CAC is community-based and appointed by the Mayor of the City of Waterbury. The CAC consists of nine (9) members, the majority whom shall live in, own businesses in, work in, or represent the interests of low­ or moderate- income citizens in the City. Membership to the CAC represents the following interest groups:

• Mayor of the City of Waterbury or the Mayor's designee (1)
• Board of Aldermen (2)
• Waterbury Housing Authority (1)
• Continuum of Care (CoC) or non-profit housing services organization (1)
• Social Service representatives (1)
• Low/Moderate income neighborhood residents representing a wide variety of neighborhoods from eligible census tracts, including neighborhoods or census tracts that may be targeted for funds under the Consolidated Plan (3)

The terms of the Mayor or the Mayor's designee and the Board of Aldermen members shall run concurrently with the term of their office. The term of the remaining six (6) members shall be as follows: two (2) shall serve for four (4) years; two (2) shall serve for three (3) years; and two (2) shall serve for two (2) years. Thereafter, members shall be appointed annually to serve for four (4) years. Each member shall serve until his successor has been appointed and qualifies. The mayor shall fill a vacancy for the remainder of the term.

The CAC holds regular meetings on the second Tuesday of the month in January, April, July, and October. Additional meetings are held throughout the year to provide public outreach to all citizens, public agencies, non­profits, and other interested parties to learn about the Consolidated/ Annual Plan process and to participate in the development of each. Meetings are also held for the purpose of developing the Consolidated Plan, the Assessment of Fair Housing Plan, Annual Action Plan, CAPER, and any substantial amendments to the plans. Dates, times and locations of CAC meetings are posted with the City Clerk's Office in a manner consistent with the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, as amended.

Non-­English and hearing-impaired citizens may request assistance at CAC meetings and/or public hearings by calling the Community Development Office at (203) 346-3810 no less than four days in advance of the meeting or hearing.