COMMUNITY RESOURCES COMMITTEE.
Madison General Ordinances § 33.16
in effect33.16 - COMMUNITY RESOURCES COMMITTEE.
(1) The Community Resources Committee (CRC) shall act in an advisory capacity to the Community Development Division (CDD), the Mayor and the Common Council, offering guidance and recommendations to ensure that City resources are allocated equitably and effectively to meet the diverse and evolving human service needs of Madison residents. The CRC collaborates with CDD staff, community stakeholders, and subject matter experts to assess service gaps, establish funding priorities, and identify best practices that support household stability, economic opportunity, early childhood and youth development, aging support, and neighborhood well-being. By centering community voices and lived experiences, the CRC plays a vital role in shaping funding recommendations and policy direction to enhance the well-being of all residents.
(2) Members. The Committee shall be composed of twelve (12) members, each bringing expertise and/or lived experience in key areas impacting community well-being. Members shall be appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation by the Common Council. Two (2) members shall be City of Madison alders. Two (2) members shall have professional expertise or lived experience in aging, elder care, or issues affecting older adults. Two (2) members shall have expertise or lived experience in early childhood development, childcare, or education. Two (2) members shall have experience in workforce development, job training, economic mobility, or employment-related services. Two (2) members shall have knowledge of or lived experience in neighborhood engagement or community well-being, including crisis intervention and prevention. Two (2) members shall have expertise, lived experience, or a strong interest in addressing the diverse social service needs of the City of Madison.
(3) Terms. When the Committee is first constituted, the respective appointments shall be as follows: Four (4) resident members shall be appointed for terms of three (3) years; four (4) resident members shall be appointed for terms of two (2) years; and two (2) resident members shall be appointed for terms of one (1) year and said terms shall expire on the third Tuesday of April. Thereafter, all members shall be appointed for terms of three (3) years, except that the term of aldermanic members of the Committee shall expire on the third Tuesday of the following April including the terms of the initial alder appointments.
(4) Duties. The Community Resources Committee shall:
(a) Advise the Community Development Division in creating and updating City goals and strategies designed to create conditions in Madison in which families and individuals at all stages of life can thrive and realize their full potential despite challenges posed by educational, economic or cultural barriers. This work shall focus on issues related to early childhood care, positive youth development, educational attainment, gainful employment and career development, household stability, aging support, and neighborhood and community well-being, with an emphasis on fostering safe, connected, and thriving communities.
(b) Discuss and provide recommendations regarding human services priorities and the most effective allocation of City financial resources in addressing them.
(c) Within funding processes initiated by the Community Development Division, review and finalize staff recommendations for consideration by the Common Council.
(d) Promote collaboration and strategic planning across and within communities to enhance the delivery of human services.
(e) Seek input from subject matter experts, community partners, residents and other stakeholders to understand concerns, challenges and human service needs affecting individuals and families and communicate relevant findings to the Community Development Division, the Mayor and Common Council.
(f) Provide input on strategies to reduce or eliminate barriers that residents face in accessing human services including, for example, those related to language access, socioeconomic status, age, race, ethnicity, culture, gender and/or sexual orientation.
(g) Advise and make recommendations to the Community Development Division on policies and guidelines for assessing community needs and ensuring the quality and accessibility of essential services.
(h) Gather information on emerging concerns, challenges, and issues facing residents in Madison and within the limitations of available resources, recommend programs or policies to address them.
(i) Promote collaboration among human service providers, funders and other stakeholders in order to improve the delivery and the effectiveness of human services programming and activities.
(j) Promote resident engagement by creating opportunities for community members to contribute to assessments of human services programming and identify barriers to accessing services.
(Am. by Ord. 8099, 8-12-83; Am. by Ord. 11,725, 12-13-96; Am. by Ord. 12,504, 11-19-99; Am. by Ord. 12,806, 4-3-01; Ord. 13,161, 10-8-02; Ord. 13,206, 12-10-02; Ord. 13,209, 12-10-02; ORD-07-00135, 10-18-07; Am. by ORD-09-00052, Pub. 4-2-09, Eff. 8-1-09; Am. by ORD-09-00147, 11-6-09; R. by ORD-12-00062, 5-9-12; ORD-13-00161, 10-9-13; Cr. by ORD-14-00010, 1-14-14; ORD-17-00030, 3-8-17; Am. by ORD-17-00066, 6-28-17; Rpld. & Recr. by ORD-25-00022, 3-20-25; Am. by ORD-26-00014, 3-19-26)
Source: City of Madison, Wisconsin, Madison General Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wi/madison/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COORMAWIVOIVCH32--45_CH33BOCOCO_33.16CORECOFetched: 11/1/2026