165.03 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

   The duties and responsibilities of the Committee shall be to:

   (a)   Serve as a vehicle to communicate concerns, matters of interest, and issues between businesses and the community;

   (b)   Act as an advocate in identifying and promoting the City to potential businesses interested in expanding in or relocating to the City;

   (c)   Consider and initiate means of recognizing unique accomplishments made by businesses or individuals towards furthering economic development within the City;

   (d)   Review the policies and practices of the City regarding incentive programs to ensure that these programs are being applied in a fair manner consistent with the goals and objectives of the City;

   (e)   Conduct activity consistent with resolving business concerns, facilitating development and improving the economic climate of the City.

   (f)   Make reports of its meetings to City Council, either orally or in written form at the Council meeting immediately following the Committee meeting;

   (g)   Work in cooperation with other City departments, commissions or committees as deemed necessary to promote business development; and

   (h)   Submit a written annual report of findings and recommendations to City Council by December 31st of each year.

      (Ord. 15-2010. Passed 11-23-10.)