N.J. Admin. Code § 16:78-5.5

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 16:78-5.5 - Public involvement

(a) In order to ensure that an opportunity is afforded to any interested individual, agency, or group(s) to comment on the appropriateness of an application it will be necessary to hold a public hearing. A transcript of the hearing must be attached to the application.

1. The governing body of the recipient will also provide an opportunity for interested parties to provide the governing body with any facts, material, or recommendations that would be of assistance regarding the efficiency of the local program.

(b) Notice of any public hearing required to be held pursuant to the application will be published at least 30 days prior to the date in at least two newspapers circulating in the specific geographic area in which the meeting is to be held. Notice of any hearing will also be transmitted, at least 30 days in advance thereof, to every municipal clerk within the specified geographic area where the meeting will be held and to the Corporation. All public hearings held pursuant to this chapter will be held at locations that are accessible to senior citizens and people with disabilities. The local recipients will make every reasonable effort to provide transportation service to the public hearings.

(c) Notification of the public hearing should be made available to people who have visual impairments in accessible formats. A notice of the hearing in the appropriate format should be mailed to organizations representing senior citizens and people with disabilities throughout the county. The recipient should place a copy of the proposed description of service and proposed line item budget on their website and main branch of county library for public review. Notification of the hearing shall also be made available to interested people and organizations through electronic means, such as email and the internet.

(d) At the public hearing, the applicant shall read into the record, the proposed services and budget. Copies of this material shall be available at the hearing for the general public to review.

(e) Notarized copies of the public hearing notice and the transcript of the hearing shall be submitted with the application. In addition, proof should be provided that the local citizens advisory committee had an opportunity to review and comment on the application at a scheduled meeting.

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:78-5.5

Adopted by 56 N.J.R. 141(b), effective 1/16/2024