Establishing a White House Council on Strong Cities, Strong Communities
Mar 20, 2012
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Mar 15, 2012
Published on: Mar 20, 2012
Mar 20, 2012
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Mar 15, 2012
Published on: Mar 20, 2012
Summary
Creates a White House council to help cities better use federal aid and resources to create jobs and support local economic growth.
What problem does this solve?
Many cities and towns face difficult economic problems and struggle to use federal help effectively. This order creates a special council to coordinate government agencies, giving local communities the support they need to build stronger economies.
What does this order do?
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White House Council on Strong Cities, Strong Communities.
Establishes the White House Council on Strong Cities, Strong Communities
Creates a new council within the Department of Housing and Urban Development to help local communities with their economic plans.
Defines council leadership and membership
Appoints the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy as co-chairs. The council includes leaders from over 20 other federal departments and agencies.
Outlines the council's mission
Tasks the council with coordinating federal help for communities, providing technical assistance, and recommending new policies to the President to support local economic growth.
Requires outreach to local groups
Directs the council to work with nonprofit organizations, businesses, local governments, and community groups to share ideas and strategies for economic improvement.
Mandates annual progress reports
Requires the council's Executive Director to submit a report each year on its work and the progress local communities have made toward their economic goals.
Who does this affect?
- Local governments in economically challenged areas
- Community organizations
- Local businesses
What is the real world impact?
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Streamlines federal support for local economies
Coordinates different government departments to make sure federal help for struggling cities is more efficient and effective. This helps communities get the right resources to create jobs and grow their economies without having to navigate multiple federal agencies on their own.
When does this start?
This executive order takes effect on March 15, 2012, and includes a yearly reporting deadline.
Annual Council Report
The council's Executive Director must provide a report on its work and achievements within one year of the order, and every year after that.