There is hereby established a Voluntown Economic Development Commission, with powers and duties set forth in C.G.S. § 7-136, as amended, or as it may be from time to time amended.
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Meeting of the Town of Voluntown 10-29-1998. Amendments noted where applicable.]
A.
The purpose of the Economic Development Commission shall be to promote and develop the business and industrial resources of the Town, and for that purpose the Economic Development Commission shall have all the rights, powers, duties and obligations conferred and imposed by C.G.S. § 7-136.
B.
The Economic Development Commission shall conduct research into the economic conditions and trends in the municipality and in the aforesaid areas of concentration, and shall make recommendations to the appropriate officials and agencies of the Town regarding action to improve the economic condition and development of the Town; it shall seek to coordinate the activities of and cooperate with unofficial bodies organized to promote such economic development and may advertise and may prepare, print and distribute books, maps, charts and pamphlets which in its judgment will further its official purpose.
C.
The Economic Development Commission shall annually prepare and transmit to the Board of Selectmen a report of its actions and of its recommendations for improving economic conditions and development.
A.
There shall be five members on such Commission, serving staggered terms of five years each.
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B.
In addition, there shall be three alternate members of said Commission appointed by the Board of Selectmen for a term of two years, who shall be designated when appointed as "Alternate One," "Alternate Two" and "Alternate Three." Said alternates shall serve in the absence, inability or disability of regular members of said Commission and shall serve in the order of their numerical designation.
C.
The Board of Selectmen shall appoint members to fill all vacancies and expired terms.
D.
Any members appointed by the Board of Selectmen may be removed by the Board of Selectmen for cause, and on the request of any member, after a public hearing.
The members shall receive no compensation for their services as such, but shall be reimbursed for their necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties. The Board of Selectmen may appoint employees necessary for the discharge of the duties of the Commission.
This chapter shall become effective on and after November 15, 1998, and the terms of members shall commence on said date.