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#¨³¨¹¤ )µ®«µ¤¬¤³ % ±«¸ £ /¥³¤ Figure 1.2 Public Involvement in the To facilitate the process of creating this master plan update, the City engaged Kendig Keast Collaborative, Planning Process urban planning consultants, and appointed the Planning and Zoning Commission as an advisory committee, to work with City officials, staff, residents, and the consultants. The Planning and Zoning Commission was specifically chosen as the advisory body because Section 213.003 of the Texas Local Government Code explicitly indicates that adoption or amendment of a comprehensive plan can only occur after review by the Planning and Zoning Commission. In addition, the appointed board already has a role in the zoning and land development. The ability to implement the master plan is directly correlated to the sense of ownership derived from the process. The master plan contains many components and serves numerous functions, such as providing information, identifying existing conditions and characteristics, and establishing policies and strategies. Source: Kendig Keast Collaborative As graphically illustrated in Figure 1.2, Public Involvement in the Planning Process, the public involvement strategies included: Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings. The Planning and Zoning Commission was chosen to provide strategic direction for the proir website; project materials under consideration were made available to the general and post-meetings. Mayor/Council Interviews. solicited to ensure the plan incorporates their values and direc future; as the community has already placed their trust in their decision-making abilities. Further, the is a barometer of the area they represent. Key Personnel Interviews. Many interviews were conducted with department heads and other staff from key departments who have a implementing many of the components of the master plan. 1.15 2. tx Adopted July 20, 2009