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WHAT IS A TARGET AREA ADVISORY COUNCIL - "TAAC" ?? TAAC's are composed of elected representatives of the poor who are elected by the residents of the neighborhood every two years. After each election, the TAAC expands its membership by appointing public officials, representatives of local agencies, and other interested residents, in order that the TAAC will reflect the views and concerns of the area. The size of the TAAC may ',ary from area to area, accord- ing to its population and by -laws, but elected or appointed represent- atives of low- income residents must compose a majority of the member- ship. The TAAC is a primary advisory group to the Board of Directors of Ramsey Action Programs, Inc. (RAP). TAAC's select their represent- atives to RAP Board where they will participate in the planning, operation, and evaluation of anti - poverty programs and services ad- ministrated by RAP. TAAC members are the closest, and most direct, link between services and people's needs. They make sure that the people whose lives are most affected by decisions have a voice in the decision - making process. TAAC MEMBERS CAN HELP TO: .,, .�� capacity for planning and coordinatan< Niga s+ 4!'«Y[ cx,�'�^�t!ASTF Better organize servrces:rirate"`r:ta the needs of the poo . e oppor tr a# r the por∎ Jaenl 4 o 1 ... .� wsHgalleallftWantOrlegr rcfpa.tion of the poor In programs which :ay- -paver si ac.t.l0'6e,,. for residents gf the area and t sourcers invested The TAAC's overall image in the community should be that of a positive voice for the poor. In all its activities, the TAAC should strive con- stantly to reduce the isolation of the poor and to improve communica- tions between the poor and the community at large. Its ultimate ob- jective should not be to speak for the poor but to enable the poor to speak for themselves. Ramsey Action Programs, Inc. 509 Sibley St. St. Paul , MN 55101 227 -8954