[HISTORY: Derived from Section 2-17 of the 1972 Revised General Ordinances,
as amended through 10-1-1998. Subsequent amendments noted
where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Administration of government — See Ch. 3.
There is hereby established the Economic Development Advisory Commission
of the Township.
[Amended 4-25-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-06]
Said Commission shall consist of the members of the Township Council,
who shall serve during their terms on the Township Council, together with
not fewer than three nor more than nine additional members who shall reside
and/or own a business located in the Township, who shall be appointed by and
serve at the pleasure of the Township Council.
The members of the Economic Development Advisory Commission shall choose
annually from among its members a Chairperson or President and such other
officers as it may deem necessary.
The Economic Development Advisory Commission shall have the following
powers and duties:
A.
To inquire into, survey and publicize the extent, advantages
and utility of vacant land in the Township which is zoned for commercial or
industrial purposes.
B.
Recommend to the Township Council the methods of advertising
the advantages and opportunities and availability of real estate in the Township
for commercial and industrial development.
C.
To investigate the availability of state or federal grants
which may be available for general community development and particularly
for development of commercial and industrial enterprises within the Township.
D.
Make such additional studies as may be desirable and
necessary to attract commercial or industrial ratables to the Township and
to perform such other functions as may be directed from time to time by the
Township Council.
The Economic Development Advisory Committee shall meet at least quarterly
and at the call of the Chairperson. Meetings shall be open to the public.
