[Ord. No. 2886 §1, 4-16-2008; Ord. No. 3153 §1, 3-19-2014]
There is hereby established the Economic Development Commission
of the City of Ellisville, which shall possess all of the powers and
be subject to all of the responsibilities imposed upon it by law,
the ordinances of the City, and the directions of Council.
[Ord. No. 2886 §1, 4-16-2008; Ord. No. 3013 §1, 3-2-2011; Ord.
No. 3153 §1, 3-19-2014; Ord. No. 3556, 8-16-2023]
A.
The
Commission shall be composed of nine (9) voting members.
B.
The
City Council shall appoint three (3) members who shall be residents
of the City and six (6) members who shall be representatives of businesses
located in the City. If the Council is unable to appoint three (3)
resident representatives who are willing to serve, the Council may
appoint two (2) additional representatives of businesses located in
the City. All members shall possess knowledge relevant to the performance
of the Commission’s responsibilities, which may include but
is not limited to, knowledge or experience in commercial real estate,
economic development, marketing, or investment banking.
C.
Each
Commissioner shall serve for a term of two (2) years. A Commissioner
shall continue to hold office until the conclusion of his or her term,
or until his or her successor is appointed and qualified, whichever
is later.
D.
The
Commission shall elect from among its membership a chair, a vice chair,
and a secretary, each of whom shall serve for a one-year term and
may be reelected.
E.
No
recommendation shall be made by the Commission to the Council except
by a vote of at least five (5) of its members. The Commission shall
abide by the procedures established in Scott, Foresman newly revised
Roberts Rules of Order, except as otherwise may be provided by law.
F.
Any
Commission member having three (3) unscheduled absences without good
cause within a period of one (1) year, or who shall be absent from
three (3) consecutive regular meetings, without consent of the Chairperson
or person acting in such Chairperson's stead, shall automatically
forfeit such office, and the Chairperson shall promptly notify the
City Council through the City Clerk of such vacancy.
[Ord. No. 2886 §1, 4-16-2008; Ord. No. 3153 §1, 3-19-2014]
A.
The
Commission shall primarily make recommendations that assist the City
Council and staff to pursue implementation of the existing economic
development strategic plan. The Commission may also make further recommendations
to the City Council and staff regarding policies, regulations, marketing,
development strategies, and activities to retain and enhance the economic
base of the City as it sees fit.
B.
The
Commission shall advise on the economic development of the City, and
review and recommend appropriate public financing and other development
incentives for the purposes of retaining and creating jobs, establishing
an attractive business environment, and ensuring that development
projects are economically viable.
