(A) Membership. Each Council-Led Committee shall consist of two Council Members and three citizen members outlined below for each specific committee; except for the Stormwater Advisory Committee which shall consist of two Council Members and five citizen members.
(B) Membership terms. Two years; no term limit.
(C) Officers. The Council Members will be the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the committee as appointed by Council or by the Mayor's appointment with Council concurrence.
(D) Economic Development Advisory Committee.
(1) Purpose/objective.
(a) Market the town to facilitate the economic development process;
(b) Aid in the retention and expansion of existing business and industry;
(c) Attract new business opportunities;
(d) Continued revitalization of the town's economic base;
(e) Support other economic development needs as required.
(E) General Government Committee.
(1) Purpose/objective.
(a) Provide oversight and make regular reports and recommendations to Council regarding town matters related to the following areas:
1. Administration;
2. Finance;
3. Insurance;
4. Legal services;
5. Pension/401K;
6. Tax collection;
(b) Review monthly financial statements and track revenues and expenditures relative to budget allocations and, to make recommendations to Council regarding budgetary management and the town's financial standing;
(c) Review the annual audit report and make recommendations for changes to correct identified deficiencies in the report;
(d) Monitor investments and suggest changes in investment strategies as needed;
(e) Explore alternatives and strategies to further the long range financial objectives and goals of the council which may include but are not limited to bonds, tax increment financing, transfers from general fund and grants;
(f) Consult with the Town Manager in developing the annual budget and the five-year capital improvement plan;
(g) Review administration policies, processes and/or procedures and make recommendations for changes that will promote efficiencies or to recommend the development of a policy in the absence of an existing one;
(h) Review respective insurance policies, in coordination with town staff, on an as needed basis, and make recommendations for changes that will provide appropriate coverage;
(i) Develop, for Council adoption, a process where all town professional service and advice providers are reviewed and reappointed on a regular basis;
(j) Review, from time to time, and recommend modifications to the town's and Council's governing documents;
(k) Provide analysis and recommendations on other activities as may, from time to time, be referred to the Committee by Town Council;
(l) Support other general government needs as required.
(F) Reserved.
(G) Reserved.
(H) Technology Advisory Committee
(1) Purpose/objective.
(a) Provide to Town Council an ongoing assessment of the town's use of technology as it is used today and looking into the future;
(b) Prepare and maintain the town's long-range (three to five years) technology plan including a technology replacement plan and a technology business continuity plan;
(c) Prepare, or consult, on recommendations for upgrades and procurement of technology equipment and software for the town;
(d) Act as advisor for town departments, committees and employees on technology matters;
(e) Insure technology needs are in place to support the town's business needs;
(f) Recommend strategic direction for the town's website and social media portals;
(g) Make recommendations to Town Council regarding technology related policy matters;
(h) Make recommendations to improve access and service for town residents and businesses;
(i) Support other technology needs as required.
(Ord. passed 11-13-2017; Am. Ord. 364, passed 4-8-2019; Am. Ord. passed 11-13-2023; Am. Ord. passed 3-11-2024)