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Commissioner urges planning commission to act on state‑mandated duties and capital improvements planning
Summary
A commissioner urged the planning commission to complete tasks assigned in state code, including drafting the capital improvements program (CIP) and updating commission bylaws. Staff agreed to update bylaws and pursue CIP engagement with relevant departments.
A planning commissioner urged fellow commissioners to complete duties the Virginia Code assigns to planning commissions, specifically citing the development of a capital improvements program (CIP) and periodic review of commission bylaws.
Why it matters: the commissioner said CIP review provides the public a clearer, earlier forum to see planned capital projects, their timing and costs, and that the planning commission has a role in preparing or reviewing CIP elements per state code.
Discussion and next steps: commissioners and staff said they will update the planning commission bylaws (the present copy dated 2021) and that staff will pursue a CIP review process and bring relevant representatives and documents to a future meeting for public consideration.
