[Code 1975, § 2-99]
The Biddeford Commission on Economic Improvement is hereby established.
[Code 1975, § 2-97]
Unless otherwise indicated, the term "Commission," as used in
this division, shall mean the Biddeford Commission on Economic Improvement.
[Code 1975, § 2-100; Ord. No. 99.69, 8-17-1999]
[Code 1975, § 2-101]
Vacancies on the Commission shall be filled for the remainder
of the term in the same manner as original appointments are made.
[Code 1975, § 2-102]
Four Commissioners shall constitute a quorum.
[Code 1975, § 2-98]
The functions and purposes of the Commission shall be as follows:
(1)
To encourage and promote the expansion and development of existing
industrial and commercial firms and to promote and encourage the location
of new industrial and commercial firms in the City;
(2)
To establish and maintain files of data and information of interest
and assistance for area publicity and recreational development;
(3)
To serve as secretariat and coordinator for such boards as shall
be established from time to time to study matters relating to sewers,
transportation, traffic control, etc.;
(4)
To gather, correlate and preserve in usable form such records, statistics,
surveys and other data relating to land classifications and uses,
buildings, labor and statistics and such other matters that will enable
it to carry out its functions and purposes; and
(5)
To perform such other functions as may be required for economic development.
[Code 1975, § 2-103]
The Commission shall act by majority vote of those present and voting, except that an absolute majority of three shall be required for actions taken under Section 2-189.
[Code 1975, § 2-104]
The Commission shall hold a meeting at the beginning of each
fiscal year for the purpose of electing a Chairman.
[Code 1975, § 2-105]
The management of the Commission shall be vested in the Commissioners appointed and confirmed in accordance with Section 2-178.
[Code 1975, § 2-106]
On the day designated in the Charter, the Mayor shall, upon
the recommendation of the Commission, nominate a Director of the Commission,
who shall be subject to the confirmation of the City Council.
[Code 1975, § 2-107]
The Director of the Commission shall carry out such duties as
the Commission may assign.
[Code 1975, § 2-108]
The day-to-day operation and administration of the Commission
shall be under the supervision of a Director.
[Code 1975, § 2-109]
Annually, the Director of the Commission shall, on or before
January 1 of each year, submit a budget for the ensuing year and submit
reports as requested to the Commission and Council.
[Code 1975, § 2-110]
All contracts, agreements and other matters entered into under
the authority contained in this division shall be executed by the
Director and Chairman of the Commission.
[Code 1975, § 2-111]
The Commission may, from time to time, establish subcommittees
composed of such persons as the Commission shall desire to provide
advice and counsel on various subjects.
[Code 1975, § 2-112]
The City Council may assign such additional powers and duties
to the Commission as it deems necessary.
[Code 1975, § 2-113]
The City Council may, from time to time, designate the Commission
to serve as agent for the City in matters relating to the federal
government, the state, other cities and towns, persons or corporations.
[Code 1975, § 2-114]
No expenditure of any funds pursuant to this division shall
be made without the prior approval of the Finance Committee.
