The Director of Economic Development shall, in cooperation with the Mayor and the Economic Development Committee, direct the Village’s economic development initiatives to achieve the Village’s economic development goals and objectives, subject to the following:
(a) Appointment:
(1) The Director of Economic Development shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice of the Economic Development Committee and the consent of Council.
(2) The Director of Economic Development may be a part-time position, or may be hired as an independent contractor.
(3) Compensation for the Director of Economic Development shall be established by Council.
(4) The Economic Development Director shall obtain a fidelity bond in the amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), conditioned upon the faithful performance of his/her duties, with an insurance corporation satisfactory to Council and licensed to do business in the State of Ohio as a surety. Such bond shall be filed with the Fiscal Officer after being approved by Council. The cost of such bond shall be borne by the Village.
(5) The Director of Economic Development shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor, and may be removed, with or without cause, by the Mayor with the consent of Council. (Ord. 14-134. Passed 10-2-14.)