[Ord. 783, 7/10/2006, § 1]
The Council of the Borough of Jefferson Hills hereby creates
and establishes the Jefferson Hills Economic Development Commission
(hereinafter referred to as the "EDC").
[Ord. 783, 7/10/2006, § 2]
It shall be the purpose of the EDC to advise the Borough Council
of Jefferson Hills on matters relevant to economic development within
the Borough. It is to encourage Borough-wide economic and community
development by creating a program for business assistance, establishing
working relationships with Borough businesses, and acting as a business
advocate and liaison if needed between Council and business owners
and developers. Further, this Committee shall advise the Council on
factors influencing development in the Borough. Such factors can include,
but are not limited to, taxation, socioeconomic issues, development
guidance, infrastructure needs, etc.
[Ord. 783, 7/10/2006, § 3; as amended by Ord. 803,
5/12/2008]
1.
The EDC will consist of seven community members appointed by the Borough Council. These members must be Borough of Jefferson Hills residents. Each member shall serve a two-year term commencing in the July of the year of appointment and terminating in June two years following appointment, unless otherwise prescribed in Chapter 1, Part 4, Subpart F. Four members shall be chosen one year, and the other three members the other years, except for the initial appointments to the first Committee or any appointments required to facilitate Borough Council's discretionary decision to expand the membership of the EDC. For initial appointments to the first Committee, three members shall be appointed to serve a two-year term, and two members shall be appointed to serve a one-year term. Thereafter, all appointed terms shall be two-year terms as heretofore described.
2.
There shall be no nonvoting members of the EDC.
3.
If a conflict of interest arises, the member or members involved
in the conflict must recuse themselves from discussion. A member may
be removed from the EDC by the Borough Council for violations or conflicts
of interest. Ethics standards shall be as determined by state statute.
4.
Vacancies, as they occur, will be filled by the Borough Council for
the remainder of the unexpired term. A background in community development,
banking, real estate, finance, business management or planning is
highly encouraged for members.
5.
The EDC shall meet one time each month. The Committee shall pick
the meeting night. Regular attendance is expected by members. Upon
failure to attend three consecutive meetings, the EDC can recommend
the termination of that appointment and declare the position vacant.
6.
The EDC is a volunteer organization, and no compensation shall be
made to any of the members.
7.
No local elected official shall be appointed to the EDC.
8.
In the event of the Borough Council's decision to increase EDC membership, the Borough Council, as necessary and at its sole discretion, may appoint or reappoint members to two-year or one-year terms, an unexpired portion of a two-year or one-year term, or a term of a specific length in order to facilitate the rotating appointment schedule in § 1-473, Subsection 1.
[Ord. 783, 7/10/2006, § 4; as amended by Ord. 803,
5/12/2008]
1.
The seven members of the EDC shall pick a Commission Chairman, Vice
Chairman and Secretary. The Chairman shall preside over the meetings
and set the agenda. The Chairman shall also be an ex officio member
of all subcommittees and shall be the sole spokesman for the EDC unless
he/she designates another member in writing.
2.
The Vice Chairman shall execute all powers of the Chairman in his/her
absence.
3.
The Secretary shall be the record keeper for the meetings and keep
track of the minutes.
[Ord. 783, 7/10/2006, § 5; as amended by Ord. 803,
5/12/2008]
1.
The EDC shall hold regular monthly meetings in the Council Chambers
of the Borough of Jefferson Hills as set by the membership. The meeting
will be at the same day and time each month.
2.
Fifty-one percent of the members shall constitute a quorum.
3.
The EDC shall follow Robert's Rules of Order Revised.
4.
Meetings are to be open to the public, and notices of meetings shall
be provided pursuant to state law.
5.
Public comments will be encouraged and received as a section on each
agenda. The EDC Chairman determines the position on the agenda.
6.
The EDC is solely an advisory commission with no powers to enact,
interpret, or revise Borough ordinances and/or decisions.
