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The terms of office for the members of the Economic Development Advisory Board shall be 3 year staggered terms. Three of the members shall be appointed for 1 year initially, 3 members appointed for 2 years initially, and 3 members for 3 years initially. Thereafter all members shall serve 3 year terms.
(1993 Code, § 2-103) (Ord. passed 5-9-1994(1); Ord. passed 1-8-1996(1))
(A) At its first regularly called meeting, the Economic Development Advisory Board shall appoint a Chairperson who shall preside over all meetings.
(B) In order for the Economic Development Advisory Board to make decisions or in any way conduct other business for which it has been created, it will be necessary that 5 affirmative votes be cast.
(C) The Economic Development Advisory Board shall keep minutes of its proceedings showing the vote of each member on each question, or, if absent or failing to vote, indicating such fact.
(1993 Code, § 2-106) (Ord. passed 5-9-1994(1); Ord. passed 1-8-1996(1))
The Economic Development Advisory Board shall include within its various duties the following:
(1) To develop a long-term plan for economic growth in the city;
(2) To plan and promote economic development specifically for the Sam Combs Industrial Park;
(3) To plan and promote economic development generally within the corporate limits of the city;
(4) To develop plans for reserving, retaining and improving existing business and industry within the corporate limits of the city;
(5) To coordinate economic development with the various community groups throughout the city;
(6) To report periodically to the City Council recommendations in accordance with the above duties;
(7) To assume such other duties as the City Council shall from time to time assign to it consistent with the purposes of the Economic Development Advisory Board;
(8) Any regulatory issues related to economic development, including, but not limited to amendments to: sign, zoning, nuisance, and licensing ordinances;
(9) Utility extensions related to economic development;
(10) All industrial park lot sales;
(11) Any industrial development variances that come before the Zoning Board of Appeals;
(12) Any existing or proposed industrial property annexations;
(13) Serve in an advisory capacity to other city boards and commissions such as the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, local development finance authority, and downtown development authority by allocating 1 member of the Economic Development Advisory Board to serve on these boards.
(1993 Code, § 2-108) (Ord. passed 5-9-1994(1); Ord. passed 2-8-1999)
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