Vallejo Municipal Code Ch. 2.36 Economic Development Commission

A. There is hereby created an economic development commission that shall consist of seven members who shall be nominated by any council member or the mayor and appointed by the city council.

B. Members shall be either a resident of the city or an employee or owner of a business with a Vallejo business license.

(Ord. No. 1647 N.C.(2d), §§ 1, 2, 5-24-2011; Ord. No. 1871 N.C. (2d), § 2, 5-28-2024)

The purpose of the economic development commission shall be:

A. To advise the city council on issues that can enhance job growth and increase private investment in Vallejo;

B. To review and assist with updates and the implementation of the economic development element of the general plan; and

C. To assist with business retention and attraction activities.

(Ord. No. 1647 N.C.(2d), §§ 1, 2, 5-24-2011; Ord. No. 1871 N.C. (2d), § 3, 5-28-2024)

The economic development commission shall:

A. Be familiar with current plans for economic activity in Vallejo;

B. Recommend to city council policies and programs that enhance job growth, result in increased private investment, and assist in sales tax growth;

C. Plan and conduct business retention and business attraction programs;

D. Maintain relationships with economic development organizations including, but not limited to, chambers of commerce, regional and state economic development organizations;

E. Review and provide recommendations regarding the city's website and communications to support economic vitality in the city; and

F. To render reports to the city council concerning the activities of the commission, its rulings, actions, results of hearings, and all other matters pertinent to the commission's activities which may be of interest to the city council.

(Ord. No. 1647 N.C.(2d), §§ 1, 2, 5-24-2011; Ord. No. 1871 N.C. (2d), § 4, 5-28-2024)

This commission shall comply with the general rules and regulations for all boards, commissions and committees as outlined in Chapter 2.26 of this code unless otherwise provided by ordinance or resolution.

(Ord. No. 1647 N.C.(2d), §§ 1, 2, 5-24-2011)