(a) In generalThe Secretary shall direct each of the Directors of Rural Economic and Community Development State Offices to prepare a strategic plan—
(b) Assistance
(3) Small communities
In carrying out this subchapter in a State, the Secretary shall give priority to communities with the smallest populations and lowest per capita income.
(c) Review
The Secretary shall review the strategic plan of each State and federally recognized Indian tribe not later than 60 days after receiving the plan, and at least once every 5 years thereafter.
(d) ContentsA strategic plan of a State or federally recognized Indian tribe under this section shall be a plan that—
(1)
coordinates economic, human, and community development plans and related activities proposed for an affected area;
(2)
provides that the State or federally recognized Indian tribe, as appropriate, and an affected community (including local institutions and organizations that have contributed to the planning process) shall act as full partners in the process of developing and implementing the plan;
(3)
identifies goals, methods, and benchmarks for measuring the success of carrying out the plan and how the plan relates to local or regional ecosystems;
(Pub. L. 87–128, title III, § 381D, as added Pub. L. 104–127, title VII, § 761, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1140.)