The document summarizes the AIA's national advocacy program and opportunities for member involvement. It outlines the AIA's advocacy work at the federal, state and local levels across issues like budget, transportation, tax reform and jobs. It discusses current advocacy priorities like access to credit and regulatory relief. The presentation encourages architects to get involved through grassroots outreach and provides tips for effective advocacy meetings with legislators.
This document provides information about an upcoming two-day workshop on January 29-30, 2015 in Toronto titled "6th Advanced Creating & Enforcing Municipal By-Laws". The workshop will provide best practices for creating, reviewing, and enforcing municipal by-laws. It will include sessions on drafting enforceable by-laws, addressing social issues through by-laws, balancing individual and community rights, and defending against court challenges. The workshop is aimed at municipal lawyers, clerks, enforcement officers and councillors.
2011 Fairfax County Common Interest Community Educational SeminarFairfax County
The Common Interest Community Board is responsible for establishing criteria for licensure of common interest community management firms and establishing criteria for the certification of the employees of common interest community management firms. In addition, the Board has the authority to establish training and education requirements and programs.
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/consumer/education/cic-board-ombudsman.htm
Changes to the EU procurement rules - how will it affect you? Lewis Silkin
The document summarizes key changes to the EU procurement rules as outlined in three new Directives. It discusses changes such as increased use of electronic communication, shorter timelines, greater flexibility in procedures like competitive dialogue and negotiated procedures, new rules around modifications to contracts, and changes to rules for certain services. The UK will implement the Directives into national regulations through consultation and with the aim of "copying out" the Directives without gold plating the requirements.
A3 ontario not for-profit corporations act-lynn eakin_2011 ed forumocasiconference
The document provides an overview of the Ontario Not-For-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) which modernizes corporate legislation for nonprofits in Ontario. It discusses the background and development of ONCA, key features including incorporation procedures, director duties and commercial activities, and complications regarding public benefit corporations, member rights, and director roles. The Ontario Nonprofit Network is asking for amendments to address these issues prior to ONCA being proclaimed into law.
This document provides information about two organizations, Wishart Municipal Law Group (WMG) and Expertise for Municipalities Non-Profit Association (E4m), that offer services and support to municipalities. WMG is a division of a law firm that provides municipal legal services. E4m is a non-profit that offers services like temporary staffing, training, and research to small municipalities. The document outlines the services each organization provides and emphasizes that their goal is to empower excellence in municipalities by sharing expertise and being affordable. It encourages municipalities to contact them for help figuring out solutions.
The document summarizes the AIA's national advocacy program and opportunities for member involvement. It outlines the AIA's advocacy work at the federal, state and local levels across issues like budget, transportation, tax reform and jobs. It discusses current advocacy priorities like access to credit and regulatory relief. The presentation encourages architects to get involved through grassroots outreach and provides tips for effective advocacy meetings with legislators.
This document provides information about an upcoming two-day workshop on January 29-30, 2015 in Toronto titled "6th Advanced Creating & Enforcing Municipal By-Laws". The workshop will provide best practices for creating, reviewing, and enforcing municipal by-laws. It will include sessions on drafting enforceable by-laws, addressing social issues through by-laws, balancing individual and community rights, and defending against court challenges. The workshop is aimed at municipal lawyers, clerks, enforcement officers and councillors.
2011 Fairfax County Common Interest Community Educational SeminarFairfax County
The Common Interest Community Board is responsible for establishing criteria for licensure of common interest community management firms and establishing criteria for the certification of the employees of common interest community management firms. In addition, the Board has the authority to establish training and education requirements and programs.
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/consumer/education/cic-board-ombudsman.htm
Changes to the EU procurement rules - how will it affect you? Lewis Silkin
The document summarizes key changes to the EU procurement rules as outlined in three new Directives. It discusses changes such as increased use of electronic communication, shorter timelines, greater flexibility in procedures like competitive dialogue and negotiated procedures, new rules around modifications to contracts, and changes to rules for certain services. The UK will implement the Directives into national regulations through consultation and with the aim of "copying out" the Directives without gold plating the requirements.
A3 ontario not for-profit corporations act-lynn eakin_2011 ed forumocasiconference
The document provides an overview of the Ontario Not-For-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) which modernizes corporate legislation for nonprofits in Ontario. It discusses the background and development of ONCA, key features including incorporation procedures, director duties and commercial activities, and complications regarding public benefit corporations, member rights, and director roles. The Ontario Nonprofit Network is asking for amendments to address these issues prior to ONCA being proclaimed into law.
This document provides information about two organizations, Wishart Municipal Law Group (WMG) and Expertise for Municipalities Non-Profit Association (E4m), that offer services and support to municipalities. WMG is a division of a law firm that provides municipal legal services. E4m is a non-profit that offers services like temporary staffing, training, and research to small municipalities. The document outlines the services each organization provides and emphasizes that their goal is to empower excellence in municipalities by sharing expertise and being affordable. It encourages municipalities to contact them for help figuring out solutions.
The ordinance seeks to amend the actions of the Architectural Review Board (ARB) in the following ways:
1. Allow ARB recommendations to be made by a majority vote of members/alternates present instead of requiring 4 affirmative votes.
2. Clarify that the ARB makes recommendations to City Council regarding project designs.
3. Specify that City Council may approve, disapprove, or approve with modifications an ARB's project recommendation. Council may not refer applications back without additional information not previously considered.
The amendments aim to provide clearer recommendations from the ARB to City Council for timely decision making on development projects.
The document discusses several topics related to laws that affect architectural practice in Malaysia. It begins by listing key terminologies in architectural law and explaining the importance of law in regulating the profession. It notes that law governs and oversees professional conduct, regulates development, and resolves disputes. The document then lists various laws that impact architects, developers, contractors, and consumers. It discusses the relationship between law and ethics for architects. Several professional bodies that adhere to laws governing practice are also listed. The importance of the Architect Act of 1967 in providing guidelines for registration and services is explained.
The document discusses recommendations from a committee established to streamline approval procedures for real estate projects in India. It finds that the current process is lengthy, complex, and involves numerous approvals from different authorities. This deters developers and lacks transparency for consumers. The committee recommends a single-window clearance system using IT, capacity building, sharing best practices across states, and reforms to promote affordable and green housing. The goal is to bring more transparency, predictability and accountability to better protect consumer interests.
The document discusses various ways that architects and engineers can work with the City of Tulsa, including:
1) Providing professional design and construction services for publicly-funded capital projects through the Engineering Services department.
2) Obtaining building permits and certificates of occupancy through the Development Services department.
3) Bidding as a contractor or vendor on construction projects and materials/equipment purchases.
4) Volunteering for initiatives like disaster assessments, code revisions, and boards/committees.
The Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act 2016 & its Draft RulesJash Vaidya
Presentation on Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act 2016 and its Draft Rules- Its Impact on Real Estate Developers and Consumers. It also Highlights Lacuna in the Legislation and its draft rules which needs serious consideration by Ministry of Law & Justice.
This document summarizes a meeting of the Roadmap to Recovery series that discussed interfacing with a homeowner's association (HOA) after a total home loss. It provided background on the Whispering Ridge HOA and their process of rebuilding after the 2003 Cedar Fire. Key points included understanding the jurisdiction of CC&Rs, architectural committees, and design guidelines. The Whispering Ridge HOA maintained their standard review process but waived fees and expedited approvals to help rebuilding. Examples showed how rebuilt homes maintained neighborhood harmony. Communication and flexibility were important to generally positive outcomes, though some issues remained around landscaping and unique home approvals.
Questionnaire For Establishment Of Board of Computing Professionals Malaysia ...Linuxmalaysia Malaysia
Survey on the Proposed Establishment of BCPM
There is currently an initiative to establish a Board of Computing Professionals Malaysia (BCPM), which will function to accredit ICT academic programmes, as well as to promote, facilitate and regulate the profession (very much like the Board of Engineers for engineering, and the Bar Council for the legal profession, etc.). This initiative is under the purview of the Ministry of Science and Innovation (MOSTI) and led by the National ICT Human Resource Task Force under the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and within the ICT Human Capital Development Framework.
We would like to invite all ICT practitioners and those related to the profession to participate in an on-line survey that will be open for responses from Monday 28 June 2012 (00:00) to Monday 11 June 2012 (24:00). The survey aims to solicit feedback from the ICT community to determine the overall suitability and general acceptance to the proposal for the establishment of the BCPM. The survey site is at
http://kict.iium.edu.my/survey/
Presentation given to the Springfield, MA City Council in March 2009 related to the Springfield Zoning Modernization Project. The project is a comprehensive revision and overhalu of the City's zoning ordinance.
Revised Statements on Standards for Tax Services An E.docxWilheminaRossi174
Revised Statements
on Standards
for Tax Services
An Exposure Draft and
Invitation to Comment
Revised Statements on Standards for Tax Services: An Exposure Draft and Invitation to Comment | 1
Contents
2 Explanatory memorandum
2 Introduction
3 SSTS revision timeline
4 Description of combined document
4 Request for comments
4 Comment period
5 Part 1: Exposure draft of proposed revisions to the SSTSs
6 Background
7 Explanation of proposed revisions to the SSTSs
23 Effective date
23 Exposure draft
40 Questions for respondents
41 Part 2: Invitation to Comment
42 Introduction
42 Issue description
42 State of quality management in tax
43 Implementation
44 Questions for respondents
45 Contributors
Revised Statements on Standards for Tax Services: An Exposure Draft and Invitation to Comment | 2
Explanatory memorandum
Introduction
Statements on Standards for Tax Services (SSTSs) are
issued by the AICPA Tax Executive Committee (TEC),
the senior technical body of the AICPA designated to
promulgate standards of tax practice. The General
Standards Rule (AICPA, Professional Standards, ET
secs. 1.300.001 and 2.300.001) and the Compliance
With Standards Rule (AICPA, Professional Standards,
ET secs. 1.310.001 and 2.310.001) of the AICPA Code
of Professional Conduct require compliance with these
standards. Many state boards of accountancy also
incorporate the SSTSs as part of their professional rules
of conduct for CPAs.
The purpose of this combined document is to
solicit feedback, respectively, on:
1. Part 1: Exposure Draft (ED) of proposed
revisions to the AICPA's SSTSs that, if
adopted, will become effective on
Jan. 1, 2024, and
2. Part 2: Invitation to Comment (ITC) on
potential approaches to effectively
introduce quality management in tax.
In September of 2018, the AICPA TEC approved
formation of the SSTS Revision Task Force to update
the SSTSs to (1) better reflect the issues and needs
of members and the tax practices of today and in the
future and (2) ensure the highest ethical standards for
members who support the public’s view that CPAs are
the premier providers of tax services.
As part of those efforts, the task force:
• Developed a new structure to organize the SSTSs
by type of tax work performed,
• Updated the existing standards to better reflect
the current and possible future state of the tax
profession and
• Drafted three new standards surrounding data
protection, reliance on tools and the representation
of clients before taxing authorities.
In addition, the task force explored items that will
require additional research and investigation and held
extensive discussions among its members and multiple
committees to explore what, if any, revisions to the
SSTSs should be made to address issues of quality
management in tax.
Stakeholders are invited to comment on all matters
in this ED and ITC. Specific questions related to the
ED and ITC are included at t.
The document discusses several issues relating to neighborhood council elections and boundaries:
1. It considers whether responsibility for elections should be solely with the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment, City Clerk's office, or shared between the two.
2. It discusses whether all councils should be required to hold elections each cycle and whether existing boards should be responsible for elections outreach and candidate recruitment.
3. It addresses whether councils should have term limits and how subdivision of councils should be handled, including required stakeholder outreach, inclusion as a referendum, and impact on funding.
4. It outlines current city charter and administrative code sections relating to neighborhood council elections, boundaries, certification, and the role of the
The City Council agenda for May 21, 2012 includes receiving the First Quarter Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2012, discussing updates on goals related to visual and performing arts and efficiency of city services, and considering resolutions to amend the FY2012 budget and capital improvement program. The meeting will also include citizen comments, department presentations, and adjournment.
Getting the Vote: What it Takes to Change Your CC&R'sBeth Mulcahy
Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. puts together an easy, 5 step plan for amending your Community Association documents. Reserve Funds are also discussed, including how to make, keep, and grow your community association's investments.
02 directive of maharashtra co-operative housing society (notification) dt....spandane
This document outlines directives for the redevelopment of buildings by cooperative housing societies in Maharashtra, India. It establishes procedures for societies to convene meetings where members can provide input on redevelopment plans. It requires transparency in hiring architects, consultants, and developers. It also mandates agreements between societies and developers that protect member interests and establish timelines for completion. The directives aim to address past complaints and establish standardized processes for cooperative housing redevelopment.
This document summarizes a meeting about interfacing with homeowners' associations (HOAs) after a total loss of one's home to wildfire. It provides advice on navigating the HOA architectural review process when rebuilding, including educating oneself on the governing documents, submitting plans for review, potential issues that may arise, and dispute resolution options. Examples are given of how one HOA in particular promoted harmonious rebuilding after the fires while maintaining design standards and the interests of all homeowners.
This document provides an overview of ethics topics for planners, including a discussion of local and state ethics codes and commissions, the AICP Code of Ethics, and hypothetical ethics scenarios. It begins with definitions of ethics and advice on seeking formal ethics advice. It then covers what local and state ethics codes may include. Key aspects of the AICP Code of Ethics like aspirational principles and rules of conduct are summarized. The bulk of the document presents hypothetical ethics scenarios in planning practice and asks what the ethical issues and responses may be. It concludes with a list of ethics resources for planners.
Transformation of lawmaking in Uzbekistan: New Development Model - New Decisi...UNDP Uzbekistan
Strong parliament is important to maintain balance of interests. Reforms sharply increased lawmaking activity in Uzbekistan, but does it affect the quality of regulation?
03 flow chart - redevelopment of the buildingspandane
This document outlines the flow chart process for redeveloping a building in a cooperative housing society in India. It involves numerous steps over many months, including convening meetings, obtaining quotes, approving plans and selecting developers. Key steps include obtaining member requests for redevelopment, hiring consultants, approving project reports, issuing tenders, selecting a developer through a bidding process, signing agreements, submitting plans for approval, and commencing construction. The process aims to obtain member input and approval at various stages to redevelop the building according to local regulations.
The document discusses the differences between form-based codes (FBC) and conventional zoning, as well as design guidelines. It provides an overview of FBC, using examples from Lowell, MA and Fairfax, VA. Key benefits of FBC include creating walkable, mixed-use places and achieving a clear community vision. The document also covers legal considerations and common issues with FBC, such as the level of planning required. It notes that hybrid codes or design guidelines may be better options for some municipalities depending on their goals, capacity and political will.
Practical lessons to develop an STP and ACS - Gerard Hanratty, Browne JacobsonBrowne Jacobson LLP
This document provides practical tips on developing an Accountable Care System (ACS) and navigating service transformation and reconfiguration within a legally compliant framework. It emphasizes having a clear shared understanding of aims between all relevant bodies, including patients. It proposes a governance structure with an ACS Programme Board and workstreams to coordinate decision-making across the system while retaining statutory responsibilities. When reconfiguring services, it advises developing a clear case for change, conducting public consultation transparently, and obtaining all necessary approvals. Overall it encourages taking a simple and transparent approach to create public understanding while meeting all legal obligations.
The ordinance seeks to amend the actions of the Architectural Review Board (ARB) in the following ways:
1. Allow ARB recommendations to be made by a majority vote of members/alternates present instead of requiring 4 affirmative votes.
2. Clarify that the ARB makes recommendations to City Council regarding project designs.
3. Specify that City Council may approve, disapprove, or approve with modifications an ARB's project recommendation. Council may not refer applications back without additional information not previously considered.
The amendments aim to provide clearer recommendations from the ARB to City Council for timely decision making on development projects.
The document discusses several topics related to laws that affect architectural practice in Malaysia. It begins by listing key terminologies in architectural law and explaining the importance of law in regulating the profession. It notes that law governs and oversees professional conduct, regulates development, and resolves disputes. The document then lists various laws that impact architects, developers, contractors, and consumers. It discusses the relationship between law and ethics for architects. Several professional bodies that adhere to laws governing practice are also listed. The importance of the Architect Act of 1967 in providing guidelines for registration and services is explained.
The document discusses recommendations from a committee established to streamline approval procedures for real estate projects in India. It finds that the current process is lengthy, complex, and involves numerous approvals from different authorities. This deters developers and lacks transparency for consumers. The committee recommends a single-window clearance system using IT, capacity building, sharing best practices across states, and reforms to promote affordable and green housing. The goal is to bring more transparency, predictability and accountability to better protect consumer interests.
The document discusses various ways that architects and engineers can work with the City of Tulsa, including:
1) Providing professional design and construction services for publicly-funded capital projects through the Engineering Services department.
2) Obtaining building permits and certificates of occupancy through the Development Services department.
3) Bidding as a contractor or vendor on construction projects and materials/equipment purchases.
4) Volunteering for initiatives like disaster assessments, code revisions, and boards/committees.
The Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act 2016 & its Draft RulesJash Vaidya
Presentation on Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act 2016 and its Draft Rules- Its Impact on Real Estate Developers and Consumers. It also Highlights Lacuna in the Legislation and its draft rules which needs serious consideration by Ministry of Law & Justice.
This document summarizes a meeting of the Roadmap to Recovery series that discussed interfacing with a homeowner's association (HOA) after a total home loss. It provided background on the Whispering Ridge HOA and their process of rebuilding after the 2003 Cedar Fire. Key points included understanding the jurisdiction of CC&Rs, architectural committees, and design guidelines. The Whispering Ridge HOA maintained their standard review process but waived fees and expedited approvals to help rebuilding. Examples showed how rebuilt homes maintained neighborhood harmony. Communication and flexibility were important to generally positive outcomes, though some issues remained around landscaping and unique home approvals.
Questionnaire For Establishment Of Board of Computing Professionals Malaysia ...Linuxmalaysia Malaysia
Survey on the Proposed Establishment of BCPM
There is currently an initiative to establish a Board of Computing Professionals Malaysia (BCPM), which will function to accredit ICT academic programmes, as well as to promote, facilitate and regulate the profession (very much like the Board of Engineers for engineering, and the Bar Council for the legal profession, etc.). This initiative is under the purview of the Ministry of Science and Innovation (MOSTI) and led by the National ICT Human Resource Task Force under the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and within the ICT Human Capital Development Framework.
We would like to invite all ICT practitioners and those related to the profession to participate in an on-line survey that will be open for responses from Monday 28 June 2012 (00:00) to Monday 11 June 2012 (24:00). The survey aims to solicit feedback from the ICT community to determine the overall suitability and general acceptance to the proposal for the establishment of the BCPM. The survey site is at
http://kict.iium.edu.my/survey/
Presentation given to the Springfield, MA City Council in March 2009 related to the Springfield Zoning Modernization Project. The project is a comprehensive revision and overhalu of the City's zoning ordinance.
Revised Statements on Standards for Tax Services An E.docxWilheminaRossi174
Revised Statements
on Standards
for Tax Services
An Exposure Draft and
Invitation to Comment
Revised Statements on Standards for Tax Services: An Exposure Draft and Invitation to Comment | 1
Contents
2 Explanatory memorandum
2 Introduction
3 SSTS revision timeline
4 Description of combined document
4 Request for comments
4 Comment period
5 Part 1: Exposure draft of proposed revisions to the SSTSs
6 Background
7 Explanation of proposed revisions to the SSTSs
23 Effective date
23 Exposure draft
40 Questions for respondents
41 Part 2: Invitation to Comment
42 Introduction
42 Issue description
42 State of quality management in tax
43 Implementation
44 Questions for respondents
45 Contributors
Revised Statements on Standards for Tax Services: An Exposure Draft and Invitation to Comment | 2
Explanatory memorandum
Introduction
Statements on Standards for Tax Services (SSTSs) are
issued by the AICPA Tax Executive Committee (TEC),
the senior technical body of the AICPA designated to
promulgate standards of tax practice. The General
Standards Rule (AICPA, Professional Standards, ET
secs. 1.300.001 and 2.300.001) and the Compliance
With Standards Rule (AICPA, Professional Standards,
ET secs. 1.310.001 and 2.310.001) of the AICPA Code
of Professional Conduct require compliance with these
standards. Many state boards of accountancy also
incorporate the SSTSs as part of their professional rules
of conduct for CPAs.
The purpose of this combined document is to
solicit feedback, respectively, on:
1. Part 1: Exposure Draft (ED) of proposed
revisions to the AICPA's SSTSs that, if
adopted, will become effective on
Jan. 1, 2024, and
2. Part 2: Invitation to Comment (ITC) on
potential approaches to effectively
introduce quality management in tax.
In September of 2018, the AICPA TEC approved
formation of the SSTS Revision Task Force to update
the SSTSs to (1) better reflect the issues and needs
of members and the tax practices of today and in the
future and (2) ensure the highest ethical standards for
members who support the public’s view that CPAs are
the premier providers of tax services.
As part of those efforts, the task force:
• Developed a new structure to organize the SSTSs
by type of tax work performed,
• Updated the existing standards to better reflect
the current and possible future state of the tax
profession and
• Drafted three new standards surrounding data
protection, reliance on tools and the representation
of clients before taxing authorities.
In addition, the task force explored items that will
require additional research and investigation and held
extensive discussions among its members and multiple
committees to explore what, if any, revisions to the
SSTSs should be made to address issues of quality
management in tax.
Stakeholders are invited to comment on all matters
in this ED and ITC. Specific questions related to the
ED and ITC are included at t.
The document discusses several issues relating to neighborhood council elections and boundaries:
1. It considers whether responsibility for elections should be solely with the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment, City Clerk's office, or shared between the two.
2. It discusses whether all councils should be required to hold elections each cycle and whether existing boards should be responsible for elections outreach and candidate recruitment.
3. It addresses whether councils should have term limits and how subdivision of councils should be handled, including required stakeholder outreach, inclusion as a referendum, and impact on funding.
4. It outlines current city charter and administrative code sections relating to neighborhood council elections, boundaries, certification, and the role of the
The City Council agenda for May 21, 2012 includes receiving the First Quarter Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2012, discussing updates on goals related to visual and performing arts and efficiency of city services, and considering resolutions to amend the FY2012 budget and capital improvement program. The meeting will also include citizen comments, department presentations, and adjournment.
Getting the Vote: What it Takes to Change Your CC&R'sBeth Mulcahy
Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. puts together an easy, 5 step plan for amending your Community Association documents. Reserve Funds are also discussed, including how to make, keep, and grow your community association's investments.
02 directive of maharashtra co-operative housing society (notification) dt....spandane
This document outlines directives for the redevelopment of buildings by cooperative housing societies in Maharashtra, India. It establishes procedures for societies to convene meetings where members can provide input on redevelopment plans. It requires transparency in hiring architects, consultants, and developers. It also mandates agreements between societies and developers that protect member interests and establish timelines for completion. The directives aim to address past complaints and establish standardized processes for cooperative housing redevelopment.
This document summarizes a meeting about interfacing with homeowners' associations (HOAs) after a total loss of one's home to wildfire. It provides advice on navigating the HOA architectural review process when rebuilding, including educating oneself on the governing documents, submitting plans for review, potential issues that may arise, and dispute resolution options. Examples are given of how one HOA in particular promoted harmonious rebuilding after the fires while maintaining design standards and the interests of all homeowners.
This document provides an overview of ethics topics for planners, including a discussion of local and state ethics codes and commissions, the AICP Code of Ethics, and hypothetical ethics scenarios. It begins with definitions of ethics and advice on seeking formal ethics advice. It then covers what local and state ethics codes may include. Key aspects of the AICP Code of Ethics like aspirational principles and rules of conduct are summarized. The bulk of the document presents hypothetical ethics scenarios in planning practice and asks what the ethical issues and responses may be. It concludes with a list of ethics resources for planners.
Transformation of lawmaking in Uzbekistan: New Development Model - New Decisi...UNDP Uzbekistan
Strong parliament is important to maintain balance of interests. Reforms sharply increased lawmaking activity in Uzbekistan, but does it affect the quality of regulation?
03 flow chart - redevelopment of the buildingspandane
This document outlines the flow chart process for redeveloping a building in a cooperative housing society in India. It involves numerous steps over many months, including convening meetings, obtaining quotes, approving plans and selecting developers. Key steps include obtaining member requests for redevelopment, hiring consultants, approving project reports, issuing tenders, selecting a developer through a bidding process, signing agreements, submitting plans for approval, and commencing construction. The process aims to obtain member input and approval at various stages to redevelop the building according to local regulations.
The document discusses the differences between form-based codes (FBC) and conventional zoning, as well as design guidelines. It provides an overview of FBC, using examples from Lowell, MA and Fairfax, VA. Key benefits of FBC include creating walkable, mixed-use places and achieving a clear community vision. The document also covers legal considerations and common issues with FBC, such as the level of planning required. It notes that hybrid codes or design guidelines may be better options for some municipalities depending on their goals, capacity and political will.
Practical lessons to develop an STP and ACS - Gerard Hanratty, Browne JacobsonBrowne Jacobson LLP
This document provides practical tips on developing an Accountable Care System (ACS) and navigating service transformation and reconfiguration within a legally compliant framework. It emphasizes having a clear shared understanding of aims between all relevant bodies, including patients. It proposes a governance structure with an ACS Programme Board and workstreams to coordinate decision-making across the system while retaining statutory responsibilities. When reconfiguring services, it advises developing a clear case for change, conducting public consultation transparently, and obtaining all necessary approvals. Overall it encourages taking a simple and transparent approach to create public understanding while meeting all legal obligations.
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2023-08-24 City of Portland Bike Parking Technical Memo w illustrations.pdfRoger Valdez
The Street Trust is proposing changes to Portland's bicycle parking code to remove barriers to housing production and make the code more equitable. The current code requires overly prescriptive bike parking dimensions that reduce usable space in units. The Trust recommends simplifying requirements, increasing flexibility, and centering user needs rather than prioritizing bikes over housing. Specific proposals include reducing long-term bike parking ratios, cargo bike space dimensions, removing the 50% cap on in-unit parking, and making some requirements advisory.
The letter urges the Bellevue City Council to maintain its current relaxed restrictions around parking within a half mile of transit. It provides three key reasons this exemption is important: 1) Mandating parking increases housing costs today and in the future. 2) Requiring parking undermines investments in transit and encourages more driving. 3) People seeking housing and those providing it should be able to decide themselves whether parking is needed or valuable. Maintaining the exemption will reduce housing costs, support transit, and give people options to live car-free near transit.
The document is a letter from the Foundation for Equal Opportunity (FREOPP) to members of Congress regarding using tax incentives to support more affordable housing. It makes two main proposals: 1) Granting tax incentives to private developers who restrict rents on a portion of units, similar to programs in Seattle, and 2) Expanding tax credits for families to apply to their rent payments to provide immediate assistance. Taken together, these could motivate local governments to remove barriers to housing development. The letter requests further discussion of these ideas to implement tax incentives that efficiently produce more affordable housing units and assistance.
This document summarizes arguments against Charter Amendment 29 in Seattle, which aims to address homelessness. It argues that CA 29 will:
1) Make it harder to clear encampments by requiring a complex "balancing test" for each individual camper before clearing an encampment.
2) Violate good governance principles by amending the city charter, which should define government structure not policy, and lock 12% of the city budget into homelessness services indefinitely.
3) Have numerous unintended consequences by invalidating existing laws and setting legal precedents around issues like land use and law enforcement without understanding the full implications.
Overall, the document claims that while more housing and services for the homeless are
The document summarizes that:
- A review by the Center for Housing Economics found that Dayton's actual eviction rate is far lower than the 25th highest in the country as claimed by the Eviction Lab, and Dayton ranks over 100th nationally.
- The Eviction Lab uses only 2016 data and does not clearly define eviction, which can vary legally between places.
- When using HUD data, Dayton's eviction rate is under 2% and not high enough to be ranked by the Eviction Lab.
- Getting federal rent relief distributed would actually help people hurting in Dayton more than changes to the eviction process.
King county-superior-court-order-on-rha-v-city-of-seattle-22421Roger Valdez
This order denies the plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment and grants the defendant's cross-motion for summary judgment. It finds that the three Seattle ordinances establishing defenses to eviction due to financial hardship during COVID-19 do not conflict with state law and are therefore not preempted. While the ordinance provision staying late fees is preempted, the rest can be harmonized with state eviction statutes as establishing substantive defenses rather than conflicting with the statutes' procedural framework. Controlling Washington precedent has established that the state eviction laws provide only procedures, not substantive rights, so local governments can permissibly provide additional defenses.
$25 billion will be allocated for rental assistance from 2021 through September 2022 for households impacted by Covid-19. The CDC eviction ban will end on January 31, 2021. State and local governments will distribute funds to households making less than 80% of the area median income who are at risk of homelessness or have experienced financial hardship or unemployment due to Covid-19. Housing providers will be paid on behalf of eligible renters unless they refuse payment. Renters or providers can apply for assistance on the renter's behalf if they cosign the application.
The document is a letter from Roger Valdez of Seattle For Growth to members of the Seattle City Council regarding a communication from the Seattle Renter's Commission urging an end to credit checks for rental housing. Valdez argues that eliminating credit checks is not a solution and does not help people with poor credit or economic challenges. Instead, he suggests having a serious discussion on how to better assess risk for housing providers through alternative methods or a city fund to offset risk, while also helping renters improve their credit through successful tenancies. He invites the council to have a collaborative conversation on sensible ways to reduce risk and help people with economic challenges succeed.
This letter from the Director of an organization opposes a bill, SB 5160, being considered by the Senate Housing and Local Government Committee. The Director argues the bill does nothing to actually help those struggling due to COVID-19 and that it introduces uncertainty for housing providers by allowing non-paying tenants to remain for months without consequence. The letter urges the Committee to shelve the bill and instead focus on distributing rental relief funds provided by the Governor to help tenants pay rent.
The document appears to be a listing of page numbers from the 1984-1985 volume 94 of the Yale Law Journal. There is no other substantive content beyond the repeated listing of "HeinOnline --- 94 Yale L. J." followed by a page number ranging from 1 to 70.
The letter requests that Governor Inslee convene representatives from housing providers to provide advice on designing a rent relief distribution program for funds allocated by recent federal legislation. The program should pay full unpaid rent and utility bills for affected households, consider current income for eligibility, pay at least 90% of funds directly to housing providers, limit third parties, use existing lender relationships, make direct electronic payments, allow future rent/utility payments if COVID impacts continue, and modify eviction bans to allow eviction of tenants who can pay but aren't. It emphasizes that the law requires payment to housing providers, and state and local governments must work quickly with property owners to ensure resources reach those most in need.
$25 billion will be allocated for rental assistance between 2021 and 2022 to help households impacted by Covid-19. The CDC eviction ban will end on January 31, 2021. State and local governments will distribute funds to households making less than 80% of the area median income who are at risk of homelessness or have experienced financial hardship or unemployment due to Covid-19. Housing providers will be paid on behalf of eligible renters unless they refuse payment. Renters or providers can apply for assistance on the renter's behalf if they cosign the application.
This document discusses incentive zoning and inclusionary zoning policies. It summarizes that incentive zoning allows increased development in exchange for public benefits, while inclusionary zoning requires affordable housing units be included in new developments. However, the document argues these policies are flawed because they are based on the false premise that more housing supply increases prices. It also claims the fees can make projects infeasible and constitute an illegal taking of private property without compensation.
This document summarizes data from a 2020 Housing Stability Task Force presentation by the Colorado Apartment Association. It finds that rent collection rates have remained strong in Colorado during the pandemic, at only slightly below 2019 levels. Eviction filings have also slowed significantly since April 2020 compared to typical levels. The data shows no correlation between eviction filings and changes in unemployment or average rent levels in Colorado. The document concludes that Colorado is not experiencing a housing crisis in terms of ability to pay rent or eviction rates. It argues policies should focus on decreasing the time and costs associated with the eviction process to balance housing access and stability.
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2. CCAB—Purpose
Created by SBC Section 105
Purpose is to:
review proposed code amendments and
Director’s Rules
act as advisory hearing body to review DPD
decisions on permit applications when requested
by applicant
Advisory—Decisions aren’t binding, but DPD
relies heavily on advice, as do elected officials
3. CCAB—Membership
SBC specifies 13 members:
architect,
structural engineer,
electrical engineer,
mechanical engineer,
general contractor,
electrical contractor,
commercial building owner or operator,
apartment building owner or operator,
residential developer,
organized labor,
3 general public representatives
4. How CCAB Operates—Meetings
Meetings are scheduled for first and third
Thursdays every month; members are
expected to reserve those times for CCAB
meetings
Frequency of meetings varies depending on
work load
Two-hour meetings—noon until 2 p.m.
5. Meetings
DPD prepares agendas and minutes
CCAB members may suggest agenda items
Meetings are informal
CCAB Chair runs the meetings
CCAB members should question DPD, think
critically about DPD’s proposals
6. CCAB Bylaws
Bylaws are adopted by CCAB, may be amended
by CCAB as needed
Meetings are open to the public
Everyone can participate, only CCAB members can
vote
Chair and Vice Chair are elected by the Board
5 members make a quorum; Board may conduct
business without a quorum, subject to later
ratification of votes
Committees may be formed with non-Board
members
Past committees include earthquake repair, smoke
control, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, and
Elevator Code
7. “Appeals” to CCAB
Permit applicants who are dissatisfied with how
DPD applies a code to their project may ask to
have CCAB review
CCAB chair appoints 3 or more people to review
the project, may include people who are not
CCAB members
Applicant & DPD each present their interpretation
CCAB makes advisory recommendation to DPD;
final decision on project made by DPD
More information: SBC Sec 103.11; appeal
CAM.pdf
8. Innovation Advisory Committee
IAC is an opportunity for DPD and project
teams to develop solutions to issues raised by
innovative energy-efficiency proposals
Emerging technologies that could be used in
multiple future projects or are being proposed
for a specific project
Similar to “appeals” but meant to occur in
design stage before permit application is
submitted
Limited to codes that CCAB reviews (e.g. not
available for Land Use Code)
http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/permits/greenbuildingincentives/in
novationadvisorycommittee/default.htm
9. Code of Ethics
CCAB members are subject to City Code of Ethics, but
are not subject to detailed financial disclosure
May not work on City projects or activities where you
have a financial benefit or interest, direct or indirect,
including CCAB matters
If you represent specific stakeholder group do not need
to disqualify yourself from matters in which you have a
direct or indirect financial interest due to your stakeholder
status.
Must disclose financial interests not shared by group you
represent
CCAB members should disclose stakeholder interests
and other transactions/activities that could appear to
impair independence of judgment
10. Use of City resources, such as supplies, computers, and
probably parking permits, except for your job as a CCAB
member can be a violation of the Code of Ethics.
May not ask for or receive gifts, loans, or other things of
value from people with whom you do City business.
“Appearance” standard applies—should not work on
projects or be involved in activities if a reasonable
person with the facts would believe that there is a
conflict of interest.
11. Ethics questions
To discuss an ethics questions, don’t hesitate to
call (they sincerely enjoy answering questions):
Wayne Barnett, SEEC Executive Director,
206.684.8577
Gary Keese 206.684.0595
Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission website
http://www.seattle.gov/ethics/etpub/et_home.htm
Brochure on ethics rules for Boards and
Commissions
http://www.seattle.gov/ethics/etpub/faqadvisory.htm
12. Codes, Rules, Tips
Codes are adopted by City Council through
legislation, mandatory
Rules are adopted by DPD through
administrative process, mandatory
Tips (fka CAMs, Client Assistance Memos)
information only, not mandatory. No process
requirements for adoption of Tips.
13. Director’s Rules
Used to clarify and interpret codes, to
formalize widely-used code alternates
Cannot be used to change the code
Available on DPD website
http://web6.seattle.gov/dpd/dirrulesviewer/default.aspx
14. “Tips”
Explanatory, meant to make requirements or
process understandable to the public*
Not formally adopted
Not enforceable
Formerly called Client Assistance Memos or CAMs
CCAB usually does not review Tips
http://web1.seattle.gov/DPD/CAMs/CamList.aspx?cs=100
*Tips are sometimes directed to a knowledgeable segment of the public,
e.g. Tip 339 Emergency and Standby Power Systems
15. Model Codes
Most codes enforced by DPD are based on a model code
with Seattle amendments
International Codes (International Code Council—ICC)
Building, Existing Building, Residential, Energy, Mechanical,
Fuel Gas, Fire*
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials
Plumbing Code
National Electrical Code (National Fire Protection
Association)
Electrical Code
*Seattle Fire Code is enforced by the Fire Dept which has a separate advisory board.
16. Standards
Many standards are adopted by reference in
the model codes.
Usually codes have scoping provisions;
standards have detailed design or
manufacturing specifications
E.g. ICC A117.1 (“Accessible and Usable
Buildings and Features”) is adopted in the IBC.
IBC specifies “when” or “where” accessible
features are required; A117.1 provides details
of “how” to design those features.
Many structural design standards are adopted
by reference in the IBC, e.g. ASCE 7
“Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and
Other Structures”
17. Code Updates
New editions of International Codes and
National Electrical Code are published every 3
years
ICC codes: 2012, 2015, 2018
NEC: 2011, 2014, 2017
Amendments to State codes usually take effect
July 1 of the year after new editions of the ICC
codes are published
Seattle attempts to have its codes take effect
with the State codes
18. Process for Adoption of 2015
Seattle Codes
DPD receives new code edition, staff inserts
existing amendments June 2014
DPD discusses amendments in-house, then
with CCAB
CCAB usually reviews Building and
Residential codes as a committee of the whole
CCAB committees review Mechanical & Fuel
Gas, Building Code Chapter 30 (elevators),
other topics as desired
Energy Code has extensive public process before
CCAB
19. Seattle Legislative Process
Takes several months; usually no CCAB meetings during this time
After CCAB review, DPD prepares legislation & sends it through
legislative process
Legislation is reviewed by City Attorneys, budget office, city clerk.
Introduced at a meeting of the full City Council
City Council Committee discusses and votes
Full Council votes
Mayor signs
Takes effect 30 days after Mayor signs
DPD usually allows 60 day transition period after effective date
20. State Building Codes
“State Building Code” is specified in state law
(RCW 19.27.031) to consist of:
International Building, Residential, Mechanical
and Fire codes
Uniform Plumbing Code
State also adopts International Fuel Gas
Code, International Existing Building Code,
and International Energy Conservation Code
Specific editions are adopted by State Building
Code Council every 3 years
21. State Energy Code
RCW 19.27A requires State Building Code
Council to adopt an energy code meeting
specific minimum standards
Different standards for residential and
nonresidential buildings
2012 is first time Washington adopted model
Energy Code
22. State Building Code Council
Washington State Building Code Council is created by
RCW 19.27
Has rulemaking authority
Which model codes is set in legislation; SBCC adopts specific
edition & amendments by rule
Members are part-time volunteers (meet apx 10
times/year)
Eric and Steve are members
15 members specified in RCW19.27.070—includes
elected officials, building official, fire official, builders,
design professionals, labor,
manufacturer/installer/distributor, person with disability,
general public
23. Timeline for Adoption of 2015
State Building Codes
2015
March 1—Code change proposals are due
(anyone may submit proposals)
Mid-March—SBCC forms a Technical
Advisory Group (TAG) for each code, and
assigns proposals to TAG for review
March-June—TAGs review new codes and
code change proposals
24. State Timeline
May & June—SBCC reviews TAG work and
decides which proposals go to public review
August-October—public comment period
Sept-October—public hearings
November—SBCC votes on final rules
State codes are not allowed to take effect until
after the next legislative session
2016
July 1—New editions of codes take effect
25. Implementation of State Codes in
Seattle
Seattle’s amendments are more extensive
than State’s
Review of Seattle & State codes progresses
independently but concurrently
State amendments are reviewed for adoption
in Seattle
New editions of Seattle codes take effect as
close as possible to the effective date of State
Codes (usually within 6 months)
DPD staff participates in SBCC process
26. Department of Labor and Industries
Some codes are under the jurisdiction of the
Dept of Labor and Industries (L&I)
Electrical Code
Boiler Code
Elevator regulations (Building Code Chapter 30
is in the purview of SBCC, so coordination is
necessary)
Amendments aren’t done on a set schedule
27. Local Amendments—“Mini-
Max”
All Washington jurisdictions are required to
enforce state codes
Some provisions of state codes are “mini-
max”—no amendments are allowed.
Accessibility
Residential sections of Energy Code
28. Footnote on ADA & Fair
Housing Act
Local jurisdictions do not enforce the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) or the Federal Fair Housing Act
(FHA)
The International Code Council, US Dept of Justice and
HUD work together to make the IBC and ICCA117.1
Accessibility Standard as close as possible to the federal
standards.
29. Local Amendments—Residential
Residential amendments (not Energy Code)
must be approved by SBCC if they affect
construction of:
single-family buildings
multifamily buildings with:
four or fewer units
no more than 2 stories
less than 5000 sf
one-hour fire resistive occupancy separation between
units
Amendments not approved are “null and void”
30. Review of Residential Amendments
Criteria that may be used to justify local
residential amendments (WAC 51-40-030)
Unique climatic, geographic, or seismic condition
Unique environmental impacts such as noise, dust
Life, health or safety conditions unique to
jurisdiction
Amendments to administrative provisions are
not subject to review
31. Other Local Amendments:
RCW 19.27.060
Amendments “shall not result in a code that is
less than the minimum performance standards
and objectives contained in the state building
code”
SBCC has no enforcement authority or
process to review amendments other than
residential amendments
32. What does DPD do—Overview
DPD develops, administers, and enforces
standards for land use, design, construction,
and housing within the Seattle city limits. DPD
is also responsible for long-range planning.
33. What does DPD do—Specifics
Long-range planning
Permit issuance and inspections
Building plan review
Land use and zoning review
Construction and electrical inspections
Sign inspections
Code development
Licensing of boiler operators, refrigeration mechanics and
contractors, gas piping installers
Annual inspections of elevators, refrigeration systems, boilers
Code enforcement based on complaints from the public
And the soon-to-be-implemented Rental Registration and
Inspection program (RIO) for rental housing
34. Which codes does DPD enforce?
(These are the codes CCAB reviews)
http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/codesrules/codes/default.htm/
Seattle Building Code
Seattle Existing Buildings Code
Seattle Residential Code
Seattle Mechanical Code
Seattle Fuel Gas Code
Seattle Energy Code
Seattle Electrical Code
Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code
Grading Code
Seattle Plumbing Code (enforced by Public Health-Seattle & King
County)
35. More Codes
DPD also enforces:
Seattle Land Use Code
Environmentally Critical Areas Regulations
Stormwater Code
Side Sewer Code
Seattle Noise Ordinance
Licensing laws for boiler operators, refrigeration
contractors & mechanics, gas piping installers
36.
37. Primary Contacts for CCAB
Staff Support—Code Development
Maureen Traxler 206-233-3892
Subject Experts
Jon Siu—Principal Engineer
Duane Jonlin—Energy Code
Dave Cordaro—Chief Building Inspector
Dick Alford—Chief Electrical Inspector
Skip Buntin—Chief Elevator Inspector
Larry Leet—Chief Boiler Inspector
38. More Information about
DPD
DPD Web Site http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/
“Contact Us”
http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/aboutus/contactus/location/
City employee phone list
http://www.seattle.gov/directory/department.asp
“Stay Connected” (DPD’s blogs, social media, email
subscriptions, etc.)
http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/aboutus/news/default.htm