The Director of the Department of Economic Development shall be appointed by the Mayor in the matter provided by the Charter and shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor. The Director shall be accountable to the Mayor and is responsible for the effective administration and operations of the Department of Economic Development in accord with the Charter, Municipal Code and applicable ordinances. The Director shall make recommendations to the Mayor and Council related to development policies and strategies to encourage economic growth in the City, including business investment, job creation and retention. The Director shall also serve or as member of the Board of the Toledo Community Improvement Corporation ("TCIC") and may designate and assign development staff to serve as executive staff for the Toledo Community Improvement Corporation at the request of the TCIC Board of Directors.
(Ord. 288-22. Passed 7-19-22.)