[Added 8-24-2011 by L.L. No. 2-2012[2]]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Part B, Bureau of Housing and Buildings, was repealed 7-18-1996 by L.L. No. 5-1996. See now Art. VIIIA, Department of Housing and Buildings.
[2]
Editor's Note: This local law was approved at a mandatory referendum on 11-8-2011 and provided an effective date of 1-1-2012.
A. 
The Economic Development Office shall provide financial and technical assistance to businesses and organizations throughout Yonkers. The head of the Economic Development Office shall be the Director of Economic Development who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Mayor. The Director shall have the qualifications and training necessary to perform the functions of the office. The Director of Economic Development shall report to the Commissioner of Planning and Development.
B. 
The Economic Development Office shall formulate and recommend economic development policies and programs to the Commissioner of Planning and Development, assess economic development needs, evaluate the extent and priority of such needs and the current availability of funds to meet identified needs, manage the Economic Development Zone Program, and perform other related assigned duties, such as coordinating projects that affect the economic development of the City.