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solutions that are of greater-than-local concern or scope, and are to be recognized by local governments as one of the means to provide input into state policy development. With regard to transportation-related issues, RPCs are empowered to provide technical assistance to local governments on Growth Management matters; coordinate land development and transportation policies in a manner that fosters region-wide transportation systems; review local government comprehensive plan amendments, evaluation/appraisal reports, and Developments of Regional Impacts for consistency with state and regional plans; and, review the plans of independent transportation authorities and Metropolitan Planning Organization s to identify inconsistencies between those plans and applicable local government plans. RPC PRODUCTS In addition to various studies of the resources of the region, the principal product of each RPC is the ''Strategic Regional Policy Plan (SRPP)''. The ''SRPP'' identifies key regional resources and facilities, examines current and forecasted conditions and trends (including expected growth patterns), and establishes regional goals and policies that guide a program of actions to address identified problems and needs. An example of strategic subject areas that a ''SRPP'' may address includes Affordable Housing , Economic Development , Emergency Preparedness , Natural Resources and regional transportation. RPCs may also be involved in a variety of other programs other than growth management, such as emergency preparedness programs planning, GIS services, Statistical Analysis , small business development and Public Health projects. RPCS COMPOSITION Each county in the region shall have a member on the Board of Directors of the RPC in its region and shall have at least one vote. Local governments and the Governor Of Florida may appoint either locally elected officials or lay citizens, provided that at least two-thirds of the voting members are locally elected officials. Each RPC's Board may be composed of the following members:
RPC ORGANIZATION There are 11 RPCs in the State of Florida; one for each comprehensive planning district of the state:
SEE ALSO Government Of Florida Growth Management Land Use Regional Planning Urban Planning Zoning EXTERNAL LINKS
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