Citizen Issue Review
Citizen Issue Review Commission
Powers and Duties
The Citizen Issue Review Commission (CIRC) serves as the "gateway" for citizens who wish to form an official citizen issue advisory group and be sanctioned as such by the Town of Cary. Information on the Citizen Issue Review Commission is outlined in policy statement 157.
Members will draw on the collective expertise and experiences of one another and Town of Cary staff. Hands on work will be required to research and assess the past to think creatively about the future.
Membership
The commission is comprised of seven Cary citizens created from randomly selected volunteers who have graduated from the Town of Cary School of Government. Commission members have a broad understanding of Town services and processes, as well as experience with and/or knowledge of Town departments.
Meetings
The commission meets on an as needed basis. During months where meetings are required, they are approximately two hours in length. All meetings of the commission shall be open to the public and will adhere to the Open Meetings Law and Public Records Law. Public notices will be prepared prior to any meeting of this commission. More information on this commission can be found in its annual report.
Please see the Town of Cary Calendar to confirm meeting dates, times, and locations.
Questions regarding the Citizen Issue Review Commission should be directed to the Public Information Office by e-mailing susan.moran@townofcary.org or by calling (919) 460-4951.
How do I Apply for an Issue Advisory Group?
Citizens interested in creating an issue advisory group should complete an applications (html or pdf). All applications submitted will be reviewed by the commission (sample completed application (html or pdf).
Meetings (Public Notices)
Final Report of the Task Force for Issue Advisory Groups
