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Maximum Feasible

Participation

■ CAP agencies must ensure the “maximum feasible

participation” of low-income individuals

■ Low-income communities to develop solutions for

poverty

■ Empowerment of the poor & minority groups

■ Tripartite Board Structure (established in 1968)

– At least 1/3 Low-Income Representation

– Exactly 1/3 Public-Sector Representation

– Up to 1/3 Private-Sector Representation