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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-09-16-Ordinance 2740_Community and Economic Development Advisory Council, EstablishORDINANCE NO.2740 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT,POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL BE IT ENACTED by the Council of the City of Waukee: Section 1: follows: Chapter 114,Waukee Municipal Code,shall be established as §114.1 Community and Economic Development Advisory Council. The Economic Development Advisory Conunittee,hereinafter referred to as the Advisory Council,is established to serve as a board to advise and assist the Community and Economic Development department in the promotion of community and economic development within the City.The Advisory Council consists of no more than ten and no fewer than eight members appointed by the Mayor with approval of the City Council. Members of the Advisory Council shall represent different perspectives that are relevant to community and economic development in Waukee.Members of the Advisory Council may include non-residents who work in Waukee;however,a majority of the members shall be residents of Waukee. §114.2 Organization of the Community and Economic Development Advisory Council. 1.Term of Office.The term of office of the members of the Advisory Council shall be three years,with terms to expire January 31 of the appropriate year, except when the Advisory Council shall first be created four members shall be appointed for a term of three years,three members for a term of two years,and two to three members of a term of one year. 2.Vacancies.If any vacancy exists on the Advisory Council,a successor for the remainder of the term shall be appointed in the same manner as the original appointee.The position of my Advisory Council member shall be vacant if the member resigns,moves permanently from the City or no longer holds employment in the City,or if said member is absent without due explanation from six consecutive regular meetings of the Advisory Council, except in the case of sickness,or is removed for cause by the Mayor with the approval of the Council. 3.Voting.The Advisory Council shall act by vote of a simple majority of the members participating in my meeting ofthe Council.No action may be taken at any meeting of the Advisory Council unless a quorum of the members is participating. 4.Compensation.All members of the Advisory Council shall serve without compensation,except their actual expenses,which shall be subject to approval of the Council. 5.Attendance.The Connnunity and Economic Development Director shall attend all regular and special meetings of the Advisory Council and shall record and preserve a correct record of the proceedings of such meetings. §114.3 Powers and Duties.The Advisory Council shall: 1.Propose an economic development action plan for the city to include long- term strategies for economic development. 2.Recommend economic development policies,strategies and programs to the City Council. 3.Work with the City's economic development staff in promoting the city, attracting economic growth and developments,and retaining businesses in the community. 4.Make an annual report to the City Council regarding economic development achievements. Section 2.Repealer.All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 3.Saving Clause.If any section,provision or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional,such adjudication shall not affect the validity or the ordinance as a whole or any section,provision,or part not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, Section 4.Effective Date.The ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage,approval,and publication as required by law. Passed by the Council this 16th day of September,2013,and approved this 16th day of September,2013. William F.Peard,Mayor Attest: Rebecca D.Schuett,City Clerk