Stormwater Management Advisory Commission

Public Participation

For more information and to request to participate, call the Stormwater Utility Division at 919-996-3940, via email at: stormwaterutilityhelpingu@raleighnc.gov or visit our office location in Room 301 of the Avery C. Upchurch Government Complex, Monday through Friday, 8:30 - 5:15.

Purpose

The SMAC serves as the official citizen advisory board to the Raleigh City Council on issues related to Stormwater & Drainage management policy. The Commission advises on matters related to the funding of the Stormwater Utility Division's Capital Improvement Program (CIP), program policies, and facility planning. The Commission serves as a liaison between the City and the citizens of the community.

The Commission consists of ten members appointed by City Council to overlapping two-year terms.

Established by Ordinance (2003) 527 - 10 Members who all reside within the Raleigh City limits.

Members

The SMAC is charged by City Council to perform four specific duties:

• Review and recommend to the Council stormwater policies, long range plans, and their budgetary impacts on the Stormwater program.
• Review and comment to Council on the Stormwater annual Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
• Respond to City Council and City staff requests for advice on matters relating to the Stormwater program.
• Present annual report of key actions and issues and its annual work plan to Council.
  

SMAC Mission Statement: The Stormwater Management Advisory Commission will manage resources sufficiently to protect the public infrastructure, quality of life, environment, and property of the citizens of Raleigh through fair and equitable cost effective means. The SMAC recommendations will seek to improve, enhance, and protect the quality of the Neuse River.