[Adopted 6-2-1994]
Pursuant to C.G.S. § 7-136, there
is established the Economic Development Commission of the Town of
Haddam (hereinafter referred to as the "Commission").
A.
Number, qualification and appointment. The Commission
shall be composed of up to 10 but no less than seven members, each
of whom shall be an elector of the Town and shall be appointed by
the Board of Selectmen (hereinafter referred to as the "Selectmen").
Except in the case of resignation or removal, each member shall serve
until such member's successor has been duly appointed and qualified.
[Amended 7-18-2002, effective 8-30-2002]
B.
Appointment and terms. Upon expiration of the term
of any member or replacement, a successor shall be appointed to serve
for a full term of three years and may serve as many full three-year
terms as he may be appointed and qualified for.
[Amended 7-18-2002, effective 8-30-2002]
C.
Vacancy. The Selectmen shall fill any vacancy for
the unexpired portion of a vacated term without undue delay. The failure
of any person appointed to serve as a member to accept or assume such
office shall be deemed a vacancy.
D.
Resignation. Any member may resign at any time by
giving written notice of resignation to the Town Clerk. Such resignation
shall take effect at the time specified therein or, if no time is
so specified, at the time of the receipt thereof by the Town Clerk.
An acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it
effective.
E.
Removal. Any member may be removed by the Selectmen
for cause and, upon the request of such member, after a public hearing.
F.
Minority representation. Appointments to and the composition
of the Commission shall conform to the provisions of C.G.S. § 9-167a.
The Commission shall annually elect from its
membership a Chairperson, a Vice Chairperson/Treasurer, and a Secretary.
The Commission may establish such other officers as it deems necessary.
No member shall serve in any office for longer than one year.
The Commission may recommend to the Board of
Selectmen the appointment and hiring of employees, agents and consultants
as may be necessary for the discharge of its duties, within the limits
of the Commission's appropriations, and subject to the personnel and
procurement provisions of the Charter of the Town of Haddam.
A.
The Commission, upon approval of the Selectmen, shall
conduct research into the economic conditions and trends in the Town
and make recommendations to appropriate officials and agencies of
the Town concerning actions to improve the Town's economic conditions
and development. The Commission shall seek to coordinate the activities
of and cooperate with unofficial bodies organized to promote economic
development. The Commission may advertise, and may prepare, print
and distribute books, charts and pamphlets which in its judgment will
further its official purposes and which are within the limits of the
Commission's appropriations.
B.
The Commission shall file copies of minutes of its
meetings as required in the Town Charter.
C.
Annually, within 30 days after the end of the fiscal
year, the Commission shall prepare and submit to the First Selectman
and the Town Clerk a report of its activities and of its recommendations
for improving such economic conditions and development. The Commission
shall prepare and submit such other reports as the Selectmen shall
require from time to time.
The Commission may request that the Board of
Selectmen apply for grants from state and federal agencies and other
sources, which grants shall be received by the Selectmen on behalf
of the Town.
The Commission shall submit each year a budget
to the Selectmen, at a time designated by the Selectmen, for inclusion
in the Selectmen's budget proposal.
