[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:
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School Board Representative (five-year term)
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Taxing Entity Representative (five-year term)
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Appointed Board Member (four-year term initially, five-years
thereafter)
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Appointed Board Member (four-year term initially, five-years
thereafter)
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Appointed Board Member (three-year term initially, five-years
thereafter)
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Appointed Board Member (three-year term initially, five-years
thereafter)
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Appointed Board Member (two-year term initially, five-years
thereafter)
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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.