[Adopted 6-14-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-4]
There shall be an Economic Development Committee in and for the Township of Willingboro, to be known and designated as the "Willingboro Economic Development Committee."
The purpose of the Committee shall be to act as an advisory board to the Township Council on matters of business and development within the Township. "Economic development" shall be defined as the process of recruiting and retaining businesses and industry in the community.
The members of the Willingboro Economic Development Committee shall be responsible to recommend to Council effective strategies that will aid in the development of and implementation of an overall Township economic development plan and shall perform related duties as required, including but not limited to:
A. 
Prepare and recommend to Council for review and action economic development policies and strategies for the diversification of the local economy.
B. 
Make recommendations to Council regarding the impact of local and state legislation upon businesses.
C. 
Make recommendations to Council on the administration of the economic development program/plan.
D. 
Conduct related research of business needs and trends observed in the Township.
E. 
Submit an annual report to Council on the Committee's work and progress.
F. 
Provide recommendations to the Township Council for assistance to local businesses, in conjunction with the Township's economic development program, including the retention of existing businesses and attraction of new business.
G. 
Meet monthly or more often as needed to accomplish the goals of the Committee set forth and as requested by Council.
H. 
Act as a liaison for the Council with the Greater Willingboro Association and other applicable associations/organizations as necessary.
The Council will consider Township residents who have one or more of the following qualifications for the Economic Development Committee:
A. 
Possess an interest in the principles and practices of economic development.
B. 
Have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, business, and community leaders.
C. 
Express concern or an interest in the economic growth of the Township and its businesses.
The Economic Development Committee shall consist of 11 to 15 members, including at least one member of Council to act as Council's liaison. The Committee Chair shall be appointed by the Council for a one-year term. The Committee will be comprised of four business representatives, four community members and three local government representatives.
The Willingboro Economic Development Committee members shall be appointed by the Township Council for a one-year term and shall serve at the pleasure of Township Council. Any vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term.
The members of the Board of the Willingboro Economic Development Committee will serve on a volunteer basis without salary from the Township of Willingboro.
A member may be removed from the Committee for failing to attend three consecutive regular meetings of the Committee, except for illness or other justifiable reason.