There is hereby created and established the position of Director
of Economic Development in the government of the City of Hackensack.
The Director of Economic Development's appointment by the City
Manager shall be at the pleasure of the Council, and this Director
shall receive such compensation as shall be provided annually by ordinance.
It shall be the duty of the Director of Economic Development
of the City of Hackensack to:
A. Research, study and evaluate the economic development of the City
of Hackensack on an ongoing basis, with particular attention to the
development and redevelopment of areas within the City which may be
appropriate for such consideration.
B. Make recommendations to the Mayor and Council for the development
of such areas and the zoning of such areas for residential or commercial
purposes.
C. Prepare such advisory reports and perform such other duties as may
from time to time be requested by the Mayor and Council concerning
the feasibility of certain proposed projects.
D. Make recommendations to the Planning Board or the Board of Adjustment
that may be requested concerning applications for development presented
therein.
E. Design and implement campaigns to attract industrial, commercial
and other economic development into the City.
F. Undertake an inventory and the securing and promotion of sites whose
development is to the economic benefit of the City.
G. Assist prospective developers in securing financing for development
projects.
H. Arrange and coordinate City services necessary for specific economic
development projects.
I. Keep appropriate statistics and data to indicate trends in economic
development, and make evaluations and recommendations concerning the
same.
J. Review and make recommendations concerning economic development aspects
of the Comprehensive Master Plan of the City.
K. Coordinate the City's economic development efforts with those
of other governmental bodies and agencies.
L. Administer all federal, state, county and local aid programs pertaining
to economic development in the City, except as otherwise provided
by law.