March 16 – 31, 2013

Session IV Worksheet

• Should the annual allocation system providing an equal amount of money to each neighborhood council, regardless of population, be maintained?
• If not, should a system allocating funding based on population be instituted?
• Should a hybrid system allocating some funding equally and some on a per capita basis be considered?
• Should regulations be established to allow neighborhood councils to seek grants, donations, or other sources of income independent of municipal funds?
• Should neighborhood councils be required to spend certain percentages for certain categories which are aligned with the mission of the neighborhood council program, e.g., 25 percent of budget for outreach?
• Should neighborhood councils be allowed to provide funds to other city departments?