Hancock County Planning Commission

“There are 37 towns in Hancock County, ME. Towns have the option to join or not join HCPC. HCPC is based on a Commission of two representatives of each Member town within Hancock County. Towns that elect to join HCPC are called, "members or member towns. There is an annual fee, based on population, to become a member of HCPC. Member towns are entitled to services provided by HCPC at an established rate. The Commission meets twice a year, where as the Board of Directors meets monthly. Member towns are asked to recommend and/or identify two potential representatives to HCPC which makes up the Commission. The Commission then votes annually to install new members onto the Commission. The Board of Directors is elected and voted into office by the Commission and is made of Commission members.”

“An extensive Questionairre is completed by the HCPC Treasurer, Bookkeeper and Board Chairperson, and submitted to the HCPC CPA as a reference document for completing the Form 990. Once the Form 990 is completed by HCPC's CPA, the document is sent to the HCPC Treasurer. The Treasurer reviews the Form 990 with the Executive Director, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors. Once all parties have reviewed, and are in agreement with the final document (revisions have been made and re-reviewed), the Form 990 is signed by the Board of Directors Chairperson and sent back to the CPA for submission.”

“Page 8 of the HCPC Personnel Manual outlines conflict of interest policies. HCPC does not permit staff to compete in private sector planning and design projects within Hancock County. The policy also In addition, HCPC is required to regularly submit either monthy or quarterly status updates to State agencies which require detailed memos of time dedicated to funded projects and contracted services for State contracts.”

“The Personnel Manual describes HCPCs compensation policies. Determination of the Executive Directors initial salary is based on this formula, then the Board considers adjustments as appropriate and votes on initial salary offer. The position announcement provides a salary range. Individual qualifications such as a graduate degree in planning, AICP membership and planning experience are considered in determining the starting salary.”

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“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Other Programs:HCPC continues to work with municipalities and the county on a wide range of local and regional issues. The Blue Hill Peninsula organized the Peninisula Utility for Broadband and worked with CCI to win a substantial, multi-million dollar NTIA grant to connect fiber to the premise throughout seven towns. We consulted with county government about funding other Broadband installations using ARPA funds.HCPC worked as an contractor for the Department of Community and Development to promote the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. HCPC provided towns with grant application information and socio-economic data to support applications. Our website has quick links to the American Community Survey data that is required for grant applications. HCPC provided a Household Hazardous Waste Collection in 2021 in Ellsworth for the entire County. We are not able to host one this autumn but will be back in 2023.”