(A) There is hereby created a Job Development Incentive Program Committee composed of four members as follows:
(1) The Mayor;
(2) A City Council member nominated by the Mayor and approved by the City Council;
(3) The Executive Director of the Hopkinsville-Christian County Economic Development Council; and
(4) The City Clerk/Treasurer.
(B) The City Council member shall serve during his or her two-year term of office. All other members of the Committee shall serve so long as he or she holds that position.
(C) The Committee shall establish and evaluate terms and conditions for employee withholdings credit applications submitted to it.
(D) The Executive Director of the Hopkinsville-Christian County Economic Development Council shall serve as the Job Development Incentive Director and shall have the following duties:
(1) To assist implementation of this subchapter;
(2) To assist applicants in the preparation of applications;
(3) To act as liaison between the Committee and applicants;
(4) To recommend disposition of applications to the Committee; and
(5) To monitor existing employee withholdings credit agreements and periodically review same with the City Clerk/Treasurer.
(E) The City Clerk/Treasurer for the city shall provide technical and managerial assistance to the Committee and the Director, which shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) Evaluate and review policy considerations for the Job Development Incentive Fund Program;
(2) Establish rules and regulations with the approval of the Mayor, which assist the implementation of said policy and this subchapter;
(3) Review the availability of funds for the Program as necessary, and make appropriate recommendations to the City Council to ensure needed funds are available; and
(4) Provide the Committee and Director such advice and support as is needed to carry out their duties and accomplish the purposes, goals and objectives of this subchapter.
(Ord. 2013-8, passed 10-8-2013)