[Adopted 5-26-1987]
The Town of East Haddam hereby establishes, by this article,
an Economic Development Commission:
A.
In accordance with the provisions of the General Statutes of the
State of Connecticut, as set forth under Chapters 97 and § 7-136,
as amended;
[Amended 3-28-2018]
B.
Hereby intending to confer on the Economic Development Commission
the powers and duties as currently enumerated in Chapters 97 and 132
of said General Statutes and all other powers and duties which may
thereafter be conferred by the General Statutes of the State of Connecticut;
and
C.
Hereby intending to promote and develop the economic resources of
the Town of East Haddam and make appropriations then in acceptance
of the provisions of said General Statutes.
The Economic Development Commission of the Town of East Haddam
is hereby designated as the development agency (municipal development
projects) of the Town of East Haddam to exercise powers granted under
Chapter 132 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
[Amended 4-26-1989; 3-28-2018]
The Economic Development Commission shall consist of seven electors
of voting age of the Town of East Haddam who shall be appointed by
the Board of Selectmen. Upon expiration of the term of any member
or replacement, they will be appointed for a term of five years. Vacancies,
however created, shall be filled by the Board of Selectmen for the
unexpired portion of the term of the member creating the vacancy.
A majority of the voting members of the Economic Development
Commission shall constitute a quorum. All appointments shall be made
consistent with the provisions of § 9-167a of the Connecticut
General Statutes, with terms of office to run from the date of their
appointment or until their successors are appointed and qualified.
The Economic Development Commission shall annually elect from
its voting membership a Chairperson and such other officers as it
shall from time to time determine may be necessary.
Any member may be removed by the Board of Selectmen for cause
and, on request of such member, after public hearing.
The Economic Development Commission may appoint and engage employees,
agents, and consultants as may be necessary for the discharge of its
duties upon obtaining the approval of the Board of Selectmen within
the limits of the appropriations made therefor.
A.
The Economic Development Commission, upon approval of the Board of
Selectmen, shall conduct research of the economic conditions and trends
in the Town of East Haddam, make recommendations to appropriate officials
and agencies of said Town of East Haddam regarding action it believes
will improve its economic development, and may advertise and may prepare,
print and distribute books, charts and pamphlets which in its judgment
will further its official purpose.
B.
The Economic Development Commission shall annually prepare and submit
to the Board of Selectmen a report of its activities and of its recommendations
for improving such economic conditions and development.
The Economic Development Commission, following approval of the
Board of Selectmen, shall have the authority to apply for, and the
First Selectman shall be empowered to receive on behalf of the Town
of East Haddam, grants from state and federal agencies and other sources.
The Economic Development Commission shall submit each year a
budget to the Board of Selectmen to be included in the Selectmen's
budget proposal.
Meetings of the Economic Development Commission shall be held
at least six times annually and at such other times as the Chairman
shall deem necessary. The Economic Development Commission shall make
a written report of its activities to the Board of Selectmen on or
before the first day of April, and such other special reports as the
Board may require from time to time.
[Added 5-12-2010]
There shall be two alternate members who shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen, each for a term of five years commencing the date of appointment. Any alternate member may be removed in accordance with § 12-18 of this article. An alternate member in attendance at a meeting shall be counted in the determination of a quorum. Whenever a member is absent or recuses himself/herself from participation or voting on a matter before the Commission, the Chairman or the person serving as Acting Chairman of the meeting shall appoint an alternate member to take the place of the absent or recused member, which alternate member shall be invested with all powers and attributes of full membership on the Commission for the duration of the meeting or on the matter from which the regular member has recused himself/herself, including the right to participate in any discussion and the right to vote.
