President's Council on the Future of Princeville, North Carolina

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In simple terms

This executive order establishes an interagency council to develop recommendations for federal actions to help Princeville, North Carolina recover from Hurricane Floyd flooding and plan for its future. The council includes 15 agency heads and presidential assistants, chaired by the OMB Director, and is tasked with considering the town's unique status as the first U.S. city founded by ex-slaves.

Federal Register Open PDF 65 FR 11201

Record & deadlines

Feb 29, 2000Signed
Signed by the President
Mar 2, 2000FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 65 FR 11201
Federal Register PDF

Key directives

Establish interagency council with specified membership
OMB Director serves as Chair
Council to develop recommendations for President on agency and legislative actions
Council to consider historic/cultural importance, stakeholder views, and agency assessments for repair, rebuild, and flood protection
Recommendations to include draft legislation where appropriate for additional funding or authorities
Agencies shall cooperate with and provide information to Council upon Chair's request

Who is ordered

What to expect

Immediate

Council establishment
Agency designation of representatives

Near term (90d)

Council consultations with state/local governments and stakeholders
Agency assessments of repair/rebuild/protection options

Long term

Recommendations submission to President
Potential draft legislation for additional funding or authorities

Risks & tensions

No deadline specified for recommendations submission—timing uncertain
No funding or authorities directly appropriated; relies on subsequent legislative action
Flood protection feasibility unclear ('to the extent practicable')
Non-enforceable per Section 5; no private right of action