There are times when less is more, and that’s exactly the case that can be made for the 19 advisory boards to the Chapel Hill Town Council.
The Town Council should approve the proposal to consolidate the advisory boards that deal with the development process in Chapel Hill.
The process for development in Chapel Hill has become inefficient and cumbersome.
A recent survey has also highlighted that the majority of people on advisory boards feel there has been a large disconnect between what the boards decide and the actions of the Town Council.
Both of these elements indicate that things are not working as they should and that change is needed.
The proposal in front of the Town Council would help to fix some of these problems.
This is not to mention that all these advisory boards cost significant taxpayer money, and a consolidation would help to preserve funds and time of Chapel Hill employees.
The reduction of advisory boards would help to open up lines of communication between the boards and the Town Council. The whole process would be streamlined and more efficient.
Although the consolidation plan has merit, the Town Council should work to ensure that the consolidation does not create any gaps in oversight.
