Selma Municipal Code Ch. 6 Economic Development Commission

An Economic Development Commission in and for the City is hereby created. Said Commission shall be an advisory, investigative and fact-finding body to the City Council on all matters relating to economic development as provided in this Chapter. (Ord. 851, 1-3-83)

The Commission shall consist of twelve (12) voting members, consisting of the President of the Chamber of Commerce, a Chamber representative, and ten (10) citizens at large appointed by the City Council.

Of the members of the Commission appointed by the City Council the terms shall be two (2) years each. All terms will begin on July 1 and end on June 30 two (2) years after appointment. The President of the Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber representative shall serve a term commensurate with their terms in those positions. (Ord. 91-7, 7-15-91)

The members of said Commission shall serve without compensation. The City Manager shall serve as staff liaison to said Commission and provide those staff resources necessary for the Commission to fulfill its advisory policy role to the City Council. (Ord. 892, 3-2-87; amd. Ord. 91-7, 7-15-91)

Should a vacancy occur other than by expiration of term, it shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term. The terms of the Commission members shall correspond to their respective official tenures.

The Commission shall meet at least quarterly at such time and places as it may fix by resolution. The Commission shall adopt rules for the conduct of business and shall keep accurate records of its minutes, resolutions, transactions, findings and determinations, which records shall be a public record maintained in the Clerk's office.

(A) To conduct its meetings in a businesslike manner;

(B) Accept as its major responsibility the development of guidelines for the economic development of the City, in order to fill the requirements of the community;

(C) To establish the following as its goals and objectives:

1. Decrease unemployment and underemployment,

2. Improve the economic well being of the residents of the City, and

3. Enhance the economic base and comparative advantages while maintaining the environment of the City.

(D) Recommend policies and guidelines for the economic development of the community;

(E) Review and make recommendations on the annual fiscal operating budgets for said Economic Development Commission;

(F) Visit and review other commercial and/or economic development projects, programs and/or facilities whenever possible and feasible;

(G) Develop a philosophy for economic development of the community;

(H) Develop and interpret economic programs for the community as required;

(I) Hold joint meetings and act in a liaison capacity with other agencies, cities and counties, districts, groups and/or individuals concerned with economic development of the said community as required.

(J) To review and recommend to the Planning Commission factors involved in the economic development and recommending their adoption into the general plan and zoning ordinances of the City;

(K) To perform or consider any additional duties in the economic development as may be designated by the City Council by resolution, ordinance or directive. The Commission should be interested in all matters pertaining to the economic development of the City and the outlying community;

(L) To invite prospective commercial/economic development facilities to the City.

The rules relating to removal of appointee members and absentation of appointee members as provided in Sections 2-8-1, 2-8-2 and 2-8-3 of the City Code shall apply to said Economic Development Commission. (Ord. 851, 1-3-83)