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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Resolution R-2023-364 That Established The Partnership For Engaged Neighborhoods Program.
Strategic Plan Focus
Communications & Civic Engagement
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Staff Recommends: Approval of attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The City of Hollywood has a long-standing commitment to partnering with community leaders and residents to ensure our neighborhoods remain strong, vibrant and engaged. The Mayor, Vice Mayor, City Commissioners and City administration are dedicated to strengthening community bonds, encouraging civic participation, connecting neighbors, and fostering productive, two-way communication between civic associations and the City, while preserving each civic association's independence and self-governance.
In November 2023, the City established the Partnership for Engaged Neighborhoods (PEN) Program to formalize this commitment. The program was created to support collaboration between residents, City staff, and elected officials, and to recognize civic associations that register with the City. Based on implementation experience, the City is now adopting a revised version of the PEN Program that enhances transparency, accountability, and civic involvement.
This revised framework includes updated registration and participation requirements. Civic associations must now submit the following in order to participate in the PEN Program:
? A copy of their current bylaws;
? A list of current board members;
? A schedule of meeting dates.
The goal of the PEN program is to foster productive communication and relationships between the City and registered civic associations. PEN encourages civic associations to conduct regular meetings to share information with neighbors and discuss topics of interest, host events that engage residents, receive and communicate City information with residents, provide input on new and existing City programs and services on behalf of the neighborh...
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