§ 7.11. Intergovernmental Cooperation Policies and Recommendations

Policies and recommendations build on goals and objectives by providing more focused responses to the issues that the city is concerned about. Policies and recommendations become the tools that the city can use to aid in making land use decisions.

Policies identify the way in which activities are conducted in order to fulfill the goals and objectives. Policies that direct action using the words "will" or "shall" are advised to be mandatory and regulatory aspects of the implementation of the comprehensive plan. In contrast, those policies that direct action using the word "should" are advisory and intended to serve as a guide.

Policies

1. Cooperative planning efforts with surrounding communities, the county, and applicable agencies and special purpose units of government should be pursued when appropriate including:

• Cooperative land use planning along boundaries

• Open discussion of plan and ordinance amendments and updates

• Joint planning for overlapping jurisdiction or areas of mutual interest

• Joint purchasing or use of equipment, facilities or services

Recommendations

Recommendations are specific actions or projects that the city should be prepared to complete. The completion of these actions and projects is consistent with the city's policies, and therefore will help the city fulfill the comprehensive plan goals and objectives.

1. Meet with Clark County Department staff and neighboring community officials to explore opportunities for the cooperative administration of services and programs.

2. Hold or participate in opportunities such as public forums and workshops to exchange information and increase public understanding and acceptance of innovative planning tools, programs and regulatory procedures.

3. Pay annual dues to the United Communities of Clark County (UCCC) to maintain membership and participation.

4. See Section 7.9, Intergovernmental Opportunities, Conflicts, and Resolutions, for other city actions.