Join the membership of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg CoC for the kick-off event for the development of important updates and changes to the local CoC Governance process. Learn how you can be involved in the community engagement process to establish a new CoC Governance Charter and establish a new CoC governance model for the community.

CoC Governance work is open to everyone from all backgrounds and service sectors. This includes providers who participate in CoC activities, receive CoC or ESG funding, provide housing and homeless services, AND any other individual, entity, or group who is interested in attending. Please share this invitation with others.

TO ATTEND THE MEETING

Please RSVP to attend in person by registering for a ticket. Meeting attendance and parking is free.

FOR THOSE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING

Streaming options will be available to those unable to attend the meeting in person. Please send your name and email to CharMeckCoC@mecknc.gov.

QUESTIONS & UPDATES

For questions and to register for ongoing CoC updates, send your name and email to CharMeckCoC@mecknc.gov. All CoC updates are available via this link.

MORE INFO ABOUT COC GOVERNANCE

The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care Interim Rule establishes the CoC as the planning body responsible for meeting the goals of the Continuum of Care program. The purpose of the CoC program is to: promote a community-wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness; provide funding for efforts to quickly re-house individuals (including unaccompanied youth), and families experiencing homelessness while minimizing trauma and dislocation to those persons; promote access to and effective use of mainstream programs by individuals and families experiencing homelessness; and optimize self-sufficiency among individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

The purpose of a local CoC Governance Charter is to identify the purpose, responsibilities and governance of the CoC, which include: operation of the CoC (holding regular meetings, adopting a written board selection process); designating a Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) for the CoC; planning; and preparing an application for funds. At minimum, the local CoC is responsible for the following:

1. Implement a community-engaged process to inform the development of the CoC Governance Charter.

2. Develop a comprehensive CoC Governance Charter that includes a written process to select a governing board, Collaborative Applicant, and HMIS Lead.

3. Present the recommended Governance Charter to CoC membership for consideration for approval.

4. Coordinate the established CoC Board selection/ election process