[Adopted 2-12-2013 by Ord. No. MC-4714]
There is hereby established an International Business and Trade Advisory Commission, hereinafter referred to as the "Commission." The Commission's purpose shall be to advise City Council and assist in facilitating relationships amongst the City of Camden and the local and international business community towards the development of trade and a supportive business environment.
The voting members of the Commission shall be comprised of local business owners, operators or employees, who are based in or work in the City of Camden and are actively involved or interested in international business and trade relations.
The Commission shall consist of seven members, five of whom shall be appointed by a majority vote of the City Council of the City of Camden. City Council shall select its five members from a list of individual candidates agreed upon by City Council. The Mayor shall appoint two members to serve on the Commission.
The Commission Chairperson shall be appointed by a majority vote of the Commission members.
Commissioners shall each serve for a term of three years; except that the first of these appointees shall be designated to serve for the following terms: two for a term of one year; two for terms of two years; three for terms of three years.
The Commission shall advise City Council on the following matters:
A. 
Identify City initiatives and resources that facilitate relationships amongst the City and the local and international business community towards the development of trade and a supportive business environment.
B. 
Research and educate with respect to best practices in the development of trade and a supportive business environment.
C. 
Demonstrate the importance of international businesses and trade to the Camden community and the region.
D. 
From time to time, provide advisory reports and recommendations to City Council in writing and/or orally on each of the above items in this section.
The Committee shall meet periodically and shall report to City Council at least one time per year.
A quorum shall consist of 2/3 of the voting membership.
There is no provision herein made for the hiring or employment of officers and employees of the Commission. The Commission shall function solely in an advisory capacity in reporting and making recommendations to City Council with respect to its purpose and duties stated above.