The Committee advises the Board on matters of physical, housing, economic development, and human resources planning. The Committee also makes advisory recommendations to the Board in the review of applications for Federal funds under the Intergovernmental Review Process. In addition, the Committee is responsible for reviewing regional plans and documents as developed. The Committee provides citizen input in the planning process. Each local governing body appoints one member and one alternate member. Members serve three-year terms; alternates serve four-year terms. Both Member and Alternate may attend meetings; however, in the event both are present, only the Member will vote on issues. The Committee also has two at-large members representing the Planning District.
The at-large members are appointed to serve three-year terms as a voice for under-represented groups.