Joint Capital Planning Committee

Authority: Section 5.7(b) of the Amherst Home Rule Charter calls for the creation of a Capital Improvement Program. The Town Manager is responsible for creating the Capital Improvement Program. 

Purpose: The purpose of the JCPC is to provide a place with the three major elected bodies in Town can discuss capital planning needs, make recommendations regarding annual capital spending, and make recommendations regarding the long-term Capital Improvement Plan. 

Charge: JCPC shall: 

1. Advise the Town Manager on the creation of the Capital Improvement Program. 

a. The Capital Improvement Program shall include: 

i. a clear summary of its contents; 

ii. a list of all capital improvements proposed to be undertaken during the next 5 fiscal years with supporting data and rationale; 

iii. cost estimates, method of financing, and recommended time schedules; and 

iv. the estimated annual cost of operating and maintaining the facilities and/or equipment included.

The above information shall be revised and extended each year.” Charter Sec. 5.7(b) 

Membership: Section 5.7(b) of the Amherst Home Rule Charter states the Joint Capital Planning Committee shall be “composed of, at a minimum, representatives from the Town Council, School Committee, and Library Trustees…” 

Reports: Reports shall be consistent with Section 5.7 of the Charter. 

Charge Adopted: December 17, 2018, amended on February 10, 2020