[Adopted as indicated in text (Ch. 26 of the 1990 Code of
Public Local Laws)]
[1963, ch. 302, § 1; 1970 Code, Sec. 1-6(a); 2000,
ch. 46]
The Economic Development Commission of Cecil County is created
for the purpose of advancing the general economic welfare of the people
through the establishment of programs and activities that result in
new economic activity, job growth, and expansion of the local tax
base, and that relate to manufacturing, distribution, research and
development, corporate and regional offices, agriculture, and tourism;
and to cooperate with and offer assistance to existing industries
and businesses in order to facilitate economic expansion, and to promote
and encourage the establishment and location of new industries and
businesses in Cecil County; and to develop and implement workforce
development initiatives intended to foster and develop gainful employment
opportunities for all who are now or may hereafter be residents of
Cecil County.
[1963, ch. 302, § 1; 1970 Code, Sec. 1-6(b); 1988,
ch. 227; 2000, ch. 46; amended 11-13-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-12]
The Commission shall consist of not fewer than 23 nor more than
33 members, who shall be appointed by the County Executive in accordance
with the Charter. Members should reasonably represent the various
sectors within Cecil County and shall be selected because of their
known experience and interest in the economic development of Cecil
County. The membership shall include one representative from each
municipal corporation located in the County, who shall be selected
by their respective Mayor and Commissioners. The membership shall
also include two representatives from the community at large who are
interested in the economic well-being of Cecil County.
[1963, ch. 302, § 1; 1970 Code, Sec. 1-6(c); 1988,
ch. 227; § 2; 2000, ch. 46; amended 11-13-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-12]
The members of the Commission shall serve for three years from
the effective date of their appointment and are eligible for reappointment.
They shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for
necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of
their duties. The Commission shall select from its own membership
a Chair, Vice Chair, and a Secretary-Treasurer to serve a term of
one year and to be eligible for reelection, provided that no one person
shall hold the position of Chair for more than three consecutive terms.
Upon the death, disability, resignation, or removal of any member
of the Commission, the County Executive, in accordance with the Charter,
shall appoint a person representing generally the same business, municipal,
or community interest to serve for the unexpired term. The Commission
has the power to establish and appoint advisory groups and committees
to assist in its program of activity, which membership is not restricted
solely to members of the Commission.
[1963, ch. 302, § 1; 1970 Code, Sec. 1-6(d); 1988,
ch. 227; § 2; 2000, ch. 46; amended 11-13-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-12]
The Commission shall meet regularly and may hold special meetings
at the call of the Chair or a majority of the members of the Commission.
The Commission shall adopt such rules and regulations as it may deem
necessary to govern its procedure and business. A majority of the
members shall constitute a quorum. The Commission shall submit to
the County Executive an annual operating budget for each fiscal year
for the approval by the Cecil County Council, and the Cecil County
Council shall provide such funds as it may approve. The Commission
is empowered to employ such employees as its business may require,
within the limits of its appropriation.
[1963, ch. 302, § 1; 1970 Code, Sec. 1-6(e); 2000,
ch. 46]
An annual report shall be made by the Economic Development Commission
and filed with the County within 90 days of the end of the fiscal
year and made available to the public. The annual report shall include
an assessment of performance of the Commission and the staff of the
Office of Economic Development, as well as subjects and recommendations
for the improvement and advancement of the economic welfare of the
people of Cecil County.
[1963, ch. 302, § 1; 1970 Code, Sec. 1-6(f); 1988,
ch. 227, § 2; 2000, ch. 46]
The Commission may:
A.
Investigate and assemble information pertinent to the economic resources
and industrial opportunities of the County.
B.
Encourage the expansion of existing enterprises and encourage the
location of new industrial facilities in the County.
C.
Encourage development of agribusiness and promote tourist business
in the County, making the public aware of the County's history
and culture.
D.
Disseminate information in the interest of industrial development
by publication, advertising and other means.
E.
Develop strategic alliances with federal, state, regional, and local
economic development and business organizations in the furtherance
of its purposes.
F.
Cooperate with any interested private entities, civic organizations
or subdivisions thereof in furtherance of its purposes.
