Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 2 — Administration and Personnel›Division 2 — BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Benicia Municipal Code Ch. 2.100 Economic Development Board
Benicia Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Benicia
Cite as: Benicia Municipal Code Chapter 2.100 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 2.100.010. Establishment – Membership.¶
There is created in the city of Benicia an economic development board. The board shall consist of seven members.
(Formerly 2.92.010; Ord. 04-6 § 1; Ord. 08-05 § 1)
§ 2.100.020. Members – Qualifications.¶
To be eligible for appointment to the board, an individual shall have demonstrated interest in, and commitment to, furthering the economic development of the city of Benicia. Appointments shall be to citizens living in or owning, managing or operating economic entities in Benicia.
(Formerly 2.92.020; Ord. 04-6 § 1; Ord. 08-05 § 1)
§ 2.100.030. Meeting time and place.¶
Superseded by Ord. 23-02.
(Formerly 2.92.050; Ord. 04-6 § 1; Ord. 08-05 § 1)
§ 2.100.040. Officers – Appointment.¶
Superseded by Ord. 23-02.
(Formerly 2.92.080; Ord. 04-6 § 1; Ord. 08-05 § 1)
§ 2.100.050. Officers – Duties.¶
Superseded by Ord. 23-02.
(Formerly 2.92.090; Ord. 04-6 § 1; Ord. 08-05 § 1)
§ 2.100.060. Powers and duties.¶
The board shall have the following duties and powers:
A. Identify and investigate economic development needs and opportunities in the city and annually make recommendations to the city council regarding those needs and opportunities on both a short- and long-term basis;
B. Extend and promote an interest in new business relocation to the city;
C. Extend and promote the economic well-being and expansion of all existing businesses;
D. Promote downtown revitalization;
E. Investigate development of city-owned property and land disposition, and promote if appropriate.
(Formerly 2.92.120; Ord. 04-6 § 1; Ord. 08-05 § 1)
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