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Strategic Plan for the Hispanic Advisory Committee
Vision
The Hispanic Advisory Committee (HAC) will be seen as a viable catalyst for the Newport News Hispanic Community by providing focus, leadership and advocacy that will foster the development and enrichment of our Newport News Hispanic Community.
Mission Statement
The purpose of this Committee is to function as a liaison between City administration and the Hispanic community and to advise and make recommendations to the City Manager on current and future issues, needs, programs and services as they relate to the Hispanic community and to ultimately improve the quality of life for all residents of the City.
Key Strategies
The following critical strategies will be pursued by the Committee:
- Facilitate communication with City agencies and the Hispanic community;
- Resolve barriers to City programs;
- Expand outreach efforts;
- Counsel City agencies on community obstacles;
- Evaluate City programs; and
- Liaise access to City agencies, programs and services.
Major Goals
The following key targets are achievable goals for the Committee to attain during calendar year 2009:
- Conduct one public listening community forum;
- Develop Newport News Hispanic Informational Tools;
- Partner with and assist existing public and resource events (health, education and safety);
- Facilitate pertinent trainings for Committee and Working Group members;
- Assist Working Group with formulating volunteer/internship program; and
- Liaise with Department of Human Services.
