[R.O. 2011 §2-150; Ord. No. 2876 §1, 1-6-1997]
There is hereby created and established the position of Director
of Economic Development for the City of Salem, Missouri.
[R.O. 2011 §2-151; Ord. No. 3213 §2-151, 3-3-2011; Ord. No. 3375, 4-2-2018]
A. The
Mayor, with the consent and approval of the majority of the members
of the Board of Aldermen, shall appoint a suitable person as Director
of Economic Development.
B. The
Director of Economic Development shall hold office until his or her
death, resignation or removal from office.
C. If
the Mayor fails or is unable to appoint a suitable person as Director
of Economic Development a majority of the full Board of Aldermen may
appoint a suitable person as Director of Economic Development.
[R.O. 2011 §2-152; Ord. No. 2876 §3, 1-6-1997]
The person appointed to the position of Director of Economic
Development shall have a degree or equivalent work experience in community
or economic development, public administration, business administration
or marketing.
[R.O. 2011 §2-153; Ord. No. 2876 §4, 1-6-1997]
The Director of Economic Development shall receive compensation
as may be determined from time to time by the Board of Aldermen.
[R.O. 2011 §2-155; Ord. No. 2876 §6, 1-6-1997]
A. The
Director of Economic Development shall have the following general
duties and responsibilities:
1. Assist in the development and supervise implementation of an annual
program of work for economic development.
2. Develop and supervise an annual budget for support of economic development
activities.
3. Increase the economic base of the Salem area by expansion of existing
and procurement of new business and industry.
4. Write quarterly reports of performance.
5. Develop and implement a tracking system of all prospects/suspects
that would facilitate a consistent follow up procedure.
6. Develop and implement advertising campaign that would best utilize
available budget; tract results of all ads to analyze their success.
7. Contact by whatever communication means appropriate any prospect/suspect
to determine how Salem fits into their future plans.
8. Receive all inquiries relating to business development and make personal
follow up.
9. Develop and implement regular and consistent contact with individuals
representing the existing business community; assist in problems and
provide answers when possible; aid them in expansion efforts in Salem.
10. Supervise distribution of demographic and economic data to potential
new businesses and indigenous businesses.
11. Shall attend State and regional conferences and programs applicable
to his/her office, and the business of the City of Salem, whenever
such attendance is directed and approved by the Board of Aldermen
and the Mayor.
12. In addition to the foregoing duties, the Director of Economic Development
shall perform any and all other duties or functions prescribed by
the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen.