Intergovernmental Policy and Planning Division

INTERGOVERNMENTAL POLICY AND PLANNING DIVISION (IGPP)

The Intergovernmental Policy and Planning Division (IGPP) functions as a conduit for intergovernmental communications by gathering and disseminating information concerning the needs of local governments and Council of Governments, the programs of assistance available to them, and legislative activities affecting them. IGPP also coordinates state efforts to revitalize cities, preserve the unique charm of our state, and build livable, economically strong communities while protecting our natural resources for the enjoyment of future generations. Division team members advise the Secretary on regional and local governmental issues and propose legislation relating to property assessment, taxation, and conservation and development. The IGPP Division includes two units - the Office of Responsible Growth (ORG) and the Assessment, Data Collection and Grants Management Unit.

OFFICE OF RESPONSIBLE GROWTH (ORG)

The Office of Responsible Growth (ORG) is established by C.G.S. Section 4-66dd as a successor to Executive Order #15 to coordinate state efforts to revitalize cities, preserve the unique charm of our state, and build livable, economically strong communities while protecting our natural resources for the enjoyment of future generations.

ORG team members prepare revisions to the Conservation and Development Policies Plan for Connecticut (C&D Plan) on a recurring five-year cycle. The Plan provides the policy framework for state capital investment decisions regarding future growth and development in the state. ORG administers the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act and oversees the process that seeks to minimize or avoid environmental harm resulting from state agency actions that may have an impact on the environment.

ORG administers various grants for Regional Council of Governments.

ASSESSMENT, DATA COLLECTION AND GRANTS MANAGEMENT UNIT

The unit develops and recommends policy to the Governor and provides guidance to municipalities in certain areas of property tax assessment. Administers tax relief programs for the elderly, veterans and persons with disabilities as well manage formula and payment list grant programs that benefit municipalities. The unit certifies municipal revaluations; qualifies revaluation personnel and companies; and prescribes statutory municipal applications and forms. The unit collects, analyzes and publishes municipal data including grand list, equalized net grand list, mill rates and tax levies.

IGPP DIVISION REPRESENTATION 

The IGPP Undersecretary and staff serve as OPM designees or liaisons on the following:

State Water Planning Council (WPC)
Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (ACIR)
Neighborhood Revitalization Zone Advisory Board (NRZ)
Connecticut Councils of Governments (CTCOG)
Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (CCM)
Connecticut Conference of Small Towns (COST)
Connecticut Association of Assessing Officers (CAAO)
Connecticut Tax Collectors Association (CTx).
Certified Connecticut Municipal Assessor Committee (CCMA)
Certified Connecticut Municipal Collector Committee. (CCMC)