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182 response will be given within ten (10) calendar days. If the response is unsatisfactory and the citizen is still dissatisfied, he/she should write to the Department of Commerce, Division of Community Assistance, P.O. Box 12600, Raleigh, N.C. 27605-2600 requesting an investigation of the problem. Program staff will also be available during normal business hours to respond to citizen inquiries. The Citizen Participation Plan will be subject to annual review and proposed revisions by the Advisory Committee to occur in the period between the performance hearing and the first public hearing on the subsequent year's application. Technical assistance will be provided to citizen organizations and groups of low/moderate income persons or target area residents upon request. Such assistance will support citizen efforts to develop proposals, define policy and organize for the implementation of the program. It is expected that such assistance will be provided directly to the Advisory Committee in response to their request. Assistance could be provided in the form of local expert presentations, information handouts, research of a specific issue or other short-term efforts. Public Information: A public information effort will be undertaken to promote citizen participation. These efforts will include: - Public Notice of all public hearings will be published in the non-legal section of the newspaper at least ten (10) days before the hearing. These notices will indicate the date, time, location and topic to be considered. The notices will also be made available in the form of press releases as a public service announcement to local radio stations and will be provided to churches within the target area for distribution. - Orientation information will be provided at the first public hearing. The Program Administrator will make a presentation covering the total CDBG funds available and the competitive basis for award; the range of eligible activities; the planning Process and the schedule of meetings and hearings; the role of the citizens in the program; and a summary of other program requirements such as environmental, fair housing and contracting procedures. - A public file containing program documentation will be available for review at the Planning Department, 2nd floor of the Governmental Center, 65 Church Street S., during normal business hours. Included will be copies of the Application, Environmental Review Record, the Citizen Participation Plan and Annual Performance Reports. Other program documents are also available for citizen review or request consistent with applicable state and local laws regarding personal privacy and obligations of confidentiality. - In the case of public hearings where a significant number of non-English speaking residents are expected to participate, a bilingual interpreter will be provided. - In the case of hearing impaired, a person will be provided to sign. Adopted this 17th day of September, 2001. By: /s/ Arne L. Fennel Chairman, Board of Commissioners ATTEST: /s/ Frankie F. Bonds Clerk to Board CABARRUS COUNTY RESIDENTIAL ANTIDISPLACEMENT AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PLAN UNDER SECTION 104(d) OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED' The County will replace all occupied and vacant occupiable low/moderate- income dwelling units demolished or converted to a use other than as low/moderate-income housing as a direct result of activities assisted with funds provided under the Housing and Community Development Act of' 1974, as amended, as described in 24 CFR 570.606(b) (1). Ail replacement housing will be provided within three years of the commencement of the demolition or rehabilitation relating to conversion. Before obligating or expending funds that will directly result in such demolition or conversion, the County will make public and submit to the Division of Community Assistance the following information in writing: