[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of Mercer County as Ch. 2.34 of the 2003 Mercer County Code (Ord. No. 76-18). Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Pursuant to P.L. 2020, c. 67, effective 1-1-2021, the Code of Mercer County has been amended to delete the term “Board of Chosen Freeholders” and replace it with the term “Board of County Commissioners.” In addition, the terms “Freeholder” and “Chosen Freeholder” have been deleted and replaced by the term “County Commissioner.”]
In accordance with § 3.01.120 of the Code of Mercer County, the Board creates the Overall Economic Development Program Committee.
The Overall Economic Development Program Committee shall consist of from 15 to 30 residents of the County. The membership should be broad-based and fulfill all the requirements of the United States Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration. Citizen members shall serve for two years or until the appointment and qualification of their successor.
The Overall Economic Development Program Committee shall have the following powers and duties: to coordinate the various activities undertaken locally to stimulate new private and public investments and to provide permanent employment and growth opportunities in the Mercer County area.
Any vacancy shall be filled in the manner of the original appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Within 10 days after the first appointment of members and thereafter annually during the month of June, the Board shall elect a chairperson, a vice chairperson and a secretary-treasurer.