The Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) charge is to:
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Promote public awareness of CMAP plans and programs, and encourage participation by citizens and other interested parties.
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Assist in promotion and dissemination of public information and related materials.
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Provide continuous and balanced public representation in the development of regional plans and policies.
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Provide CMAP Board and CMAP staff with guidance that conveys residents' perspectives.
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Ensure the effectiveness of CMAP outreach and engagement strategies by working with staff to serve as a "speakers' bureau" and connect us to communities to develop and implement the regional plans, GO TO 2040 and ON TO 2050.
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Offer advice and assist as local advocates for CMAP and the two regional comprehensive plans.
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Assist as implementation allies of GO TO 2040 and ON TO 2050.
The Citizens' Advisory Committee meets quarterly on the second Tuesday of March, June, September, and December at 2:00 p.m. These meetings are open to the public. If you are interested in attending a meeting, please send your RSVP to Michelle Agunloye (magunloye@cmap.illinois.gov) or Dustin Calliari (dcalliari@cmap.illinois.gov).
The committee's 2021 meeting schedule is as follows:
- March 9, 2021
- June 8, 2021
- September 14, 2021
- December 14, 2021
See current and archived meeting materials. Watch meeting recordings here.