Section 2-552 states that "the purpose of the Neighborhood Revitalization Commission is to act as an advisory body to the Common Council in implementing the Comprehensive Plan (primarily the Neighborhoods and Housing Element), the Neighborhood Revitalization Commission Action Plan, and any recognized Neighborhood Association Plans. The Neighborhood Revitalization Commission's purpose is also to support and provide education to, as well as advise on policy for all of the City's neighborhoods."
Powers and duties and additional committee makeup information can be found in the La Crosse Municipal Code.