[Ord. No. 3472 §1, 7-5-2011]
Upon submission of an application to the Missouri Department of Economic Development for an Enhanced Enterprise Zone designation within the Counties of Franklin and Crawford and as required by the State of Missouri, a seven (7) member board is to be appointed as part of the application process.
[Ord. No. 3472 §1, 7-5-2011]
It is in the interest of the City of Sullivan, Missouri that efforts be made to encourage economic development within the area and that these economic development efforts are compatible with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
[Ord. No. 3472 §1, 7-5-2011]
A. 
The Board shall consist of seven (7) members, which are to be appointed prior to the public hearing for the establishment of the Enhanced Enterprise Zone Board and shall consist of the following:
School Board Representative (five-year term)
Taxing Entity Representative (five-year term)
Appointed Board Member (four-year term initially, five-years thereafter)
Appointed Board Member (four-year term initially, five-years thereafter)
Appointed Board Member (three-year term initially, five-years thereafter)
Appointed Board Member (three-year term initially, five-years thereafter)
Appointed Board Member (two-year term initially, five-years thereafter)
B. 
All members shall serve without compensation and upon establishment, elect a chairperson.
[Ord. No. 3472 §1, 7-5-2011]
The initial appointment of the Board members shall be made on a staggered term basis with one (1) member serving a two (2) year term, two (2) members serving a three (3) year term, and two (2) members serving a four (4) year term. The school district and effected taxing jurisdiction members will serve a term of five (5) years. Thereafter, members appointed shall serve five (5) years, except all vacancies shall be filled for unexpired terms in the same manner as with the original appointment.
[Ord. No. 3472 §1, 7-5-2011]
The Board of Directors will meet as needed, however, not less than once per year to review all completed Enhanced Enterprise Zone applications for approvals.
[Ord. No. 3472 §1, 7-5-2011]
The Enhanced Enterprise Zone Board's responsibilities shall include advising the Board of Aldermen of the City of Sullivan, Missouri on the designation of the Enhanced Enterprise Zone and any other advisory duties as determined by the Board of Aldermen; review and assess applications within the Enhanced Enterprise Zone; and submit an annual report to the Missouri Department of Economic Development regarding the status of the zone and business activity therein.