HIGHLAND VIEW REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD


Established by Resolution Number 2-17-05 under the authority granted in
Tennessee Code Annotated § 13-20-208.

Composition:  The Highland View Redevelopment Advisory Board is composed
of nine (9) members consisting of the Mayor or the Mayor’s City Council
designee, a member of the Oak Ridge Municipal Planning Commission who shall
be designated by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council, and seven (7)
members from the community at large with at least three (3) of those
members being residents of the Highland View neighborhood.  The members
from the community at large shall include a social service representative,
a contractor with renovation and/or remodeling experience, a realtor, an
attorney, a home inspector, a banker or individual with similar financial
expertise, and an individual with a background in public relations;
however, if no individuals meeting these criteria apply for appointment,
the Council may appoint persons who do not possess such qualifications. 
The term of office for the Mayor or his/her designee shall be concurrent
with the Mayor’s term of office and the term for the representative of the
Planning Commission shall be three years or until termination of his/her
membership on the Planning Commission, whichever occurs first.  The
remaining members serve three-year terms of office and all terms commence
on April 1.  The Mayor or his/her designee serves as Chair.

General Powers and Duties:  By Resolution 5-74-04, City Council adopted
the Highland View Redevelopment and Urban Renewal Plan, dated May 2004. The
Highland View Redevelopment Advisory Board was established subsequently to
assist in coordinating the redevelopment project.  The Board conducts its
business in accordance with State law and the Highland View Redevelopment
and Urban Renewal Plan.  The Board adopts bylaws and may adopt any rules
and procedures it feels advisable for the discharge of its duties; however,
all are subject to the approval of City Council.  The Board is required to
submit written reports on its performance and accomplishments to City
Council on at least an annual basis.  

Meetings:  The Board meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the
Municipal Building Training Room.