[Adopted 7-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-07; effective 7-10-2019]
[Amended 10-2-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-12]
A.
Pursuant to Chapter C419:23 of the Lebanon City Charter, there is hereby established an Economic Development Commission responsible for coordinating the overall economic development of the City in accordance with the City's sustainability objectives and adopted Master Plan, specifically to lead in the implementation and update of Chapter 6, Economic Development.
B.
The Commission shall consist of nine voting members, including two
City Councilors; and seven members of the public. Efforts shall be
made to include a broad representation of the community at large and
all appointments for the seven members shall be made on the basis
of the individual's ability to assist in the purpose of the Commission
and their willingness to serve. The City Manager and the Executive
Director of the Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce shall be permanent
nonvoting members of the Commission. Members of the public shall be
appointed by the City Council and their terms shall initially be staggered
for periods of one and two years. Thereafter, all members shall be
appointed to terms of two years. The City Council representatives
shall serve for their respective terms and shall be appointed by the
Mayor. The City Council shall annually in December of each year appoint
a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson from the nine members of the
Commission to serve for the following calendar year. The City Council
shall act within 60 days to fill vacancies. The majority of the voting
members of the Commission shall be residents of the City.
C.
In determining each member's qualifications, the appointing authority
shall take into consideration the appointee's demonstrated interest
and ability to understand, appreciate and promote the purpose of the
Economic Development Commission.
The Economic Development Commission is hereby established for
the purposes of:
A.
Enhancing the City of Lebanon's economy by investigating current
economic conditions;
B.
Assisting with the formation and execution of appropriate economic
development and marketing opportunities;
C.
Coordinating activities to enhance or expand economic development;
D.
Engaging in such other activities as are necessary to further the
City of Lebanon's economic vitality and sustainability.
A.
The duties and responsibilities of the Economic Development Commission
will include:
(1)
Research economic conditions and potential economic development opportunities
for the City, primarily focused on the retention or enhancement of
existing businesses and the attraction of appropriate new businesses.
(2)
Develop and recommend to the City Council a marketing plan setting
forth the community's vision for economic development.
(3)
Serve as a resource for the City's boards, commissions, committees
and staff, providing recommendations when requested regarding economic
development opportunities, strategic planning initiatives, and other
matters impacting economic development in the City.
(4)
Coordinate economic development activities amongst City representatives
and private organizations at the request and direction of the City
Council.
(5)
Establish a dialogue with City residents to understand the needs
of the community; with local business owners to understand current
economic challenges and hindrances to the enhancement or expansion
of existing businesses; and with potential new business owners to
facilitate appropriate economic development opportunities.
(6)
Periodically report to the City Council in accordance with Council
directives.
(7)
Undertake any other project or duty as determined by the Commission
or the City Council that impacts the economic sustainability of the
City.
B.
The Commission shall have assistance from City staff, as designated
by the City Manager. If necessary, the Commission may request advisory
assistance from other individuals or agencies responsible for the
management of the City and may ask representatives from these organizations
to participate in Commission activities.
The Economic Development Commission shall establish an advisory
committee to be known as the Downtown Revitalization Committee (DRC)
to review and make recommendations regarding the redevelopment of
downtown Lebanon as defined in the 2016 Downtown Vision Plan and Tunnel
Assessment. The DRC will take a lead role in implementing and updating
Chapter 3, Lebanon Central Business District, of the City's adopted
Master Plan. Membership of the DRC shall be the two City Councilors
appointed to the Economic Development Commission; one member of the
Planning Board (appointed by the Planning Board); one member of the
Arts and Culture Commission (appointed by the Arts and Culture Commission);
one member of the Economic Development Commission (appointed by the
Economic Development Commission); one resident; and one business owner
from the Downtown Area as defined in the 2016 Visioning Plan. The
City Manager and the Executive Director of the Lebanon Area Chamber
of Commerce shall be ex-officio, non-voting members of the Committee.
