What is the role of the Steering Committee?
The Steering Committee completes initial development steps, oversees and manages program goals and objectives, coordinates the activities of Weed and Seed subcommittees, implements a coordinated law enforcement and neighborhood restoration plan, approves program changes, documents program activity, and evaluates the overall program. The Steering Committee may include, but is not limited to, the following: • U.S. Attorney. • Mayor. • Chief of police. • Nonprofit leaders. • Regional leaders of federal agencies (e.g., U.S. Departments of Housing and Urban Development and Health and Human Services, Small Business Administration). • Private business owners. • Residents (including youth and the elderly). • Faith-based representatives. • District prosecutor. • Representatives from city agencies (e.g., housing, code enforcement, Department of Recreation). • Union representatives. • Corporations operating in the target area. • School administrators, teachers, and the superintendent. • Law enfor
