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than have recognition withdrawn, was approved by the City Council October 8, 1980, and is attached. The purpose of the process is to allow the group that has lost its leadership and participants time to reorganize, if there are others in the area that wish to do so. It also makes it easier for a group des ignated as II i nact i veil to become active again without having to be formally recognized by the City Council. See attached "Administrative Guidelines for Initiating and Establishing Inactive Status for Neighborhood Organizations." Each neighborhood group should establish a process for investi- gating and responding to infor- mation received from the City about proposed policies, projects, plans, etc. A planning committee, a special committee depending on the subject, executive board, or chairperson could review infor- mation and make recommendations subject to the general member- ship's approval, if time permits. Review "Neighborhood Systems for Responding to Referrals" in leader's notebook in Referral Section. The reference to "neighborhood plans" applies only to those neighborhoods designated for refinement plans. RESOLUTION--5 meeting. Thereafter, unsettled disputes which concern adherence to provisions of this Policy may be taken to the City Council, which will take appropriate action, up to and including withdrawal of recognition. (h) As long as the neighborhood remains organized and actively involved with current issues or in developing ~ny part of a plan, it will continue to be recognized. Section 2. Function and Responsibilities of Neighborhood Organizations. (a) Neighborhood organizations will be advisory to the City Council, Planning Commission, and other city boards, commis- sions, and officials on matters affecting their neighborhoods. With the assistanc~ of professional staff, subject to their availability, the neighborhood organization may develop neighborhood plans and proposals with respect to land use, zoning, parks, open space and recreation, annexation, housing, community facilities, transportaion and traffic, public safety, sanitation, and other activities and public services which affect their neighborhoods.