[Adopted 2-9-2021 by Ord. No. 01-2021]
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Former Art. VII, Shade Tree Commission, derived from Sec. 2-17 of the 1975 Code, as amended, was repealed 8-13-2002 by Ord. No. 17-2002.
An Economic Development Committee is hereby created and shall be known as the "Economic Development Committee of the Borough of Franklin."
The Borough of Franklin's Economic Development Committee is charged with developing and implementing a strategic business attraction and retention program for the municipality. Its function is to match enterprises looking for a new home with a suitable and appropriate location within Franklin's borders. The Economic Development Committee's mission is to attract strong and diverse corporations which will add to the Borough's strong and diverse business mix. The primary focus of the Economic Development Committee is to promote occupancy of existing vacant commercial sites and to work with revitalizing currently occupied developed properties to aid in enhancing current tax rates. The EDC also:
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Assists at the direction of the Borough Council with new applications and/or inquiries for new commercial developments.
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Compiles and provides timely and useful vacant listings for developments.
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Fosters a business-friendly environment.
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Works to ensure a balance of interest with the environment and promote an understanding of economic development and help the community to realize a desired economic future.
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The Committee so created shall consist of seven members, having powers hereinafter enumerated. One of the seven members shall be a member of the Chamber of Commerce.
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The members of the Committee shall be appointed by the Borough Council. Each member shall be a citizen of the United States. The member, who is also a member of the Chamber of Commerce, shall be appointed for one year, and one additional member shall also be appointed for one year; two members shall be appointed for two years; two members shall be appointed for three years; one member shall be appointed for four years. Vacancies in the membership of the Committee occurring for whatever cause shall be promptly filled by appointment by the Borough Council for the unexpired term thereof. Members shall serve for their respective terms and until their successors are appointed and qualified.
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Each member shall be chosen with a special view to qualifications and fitness for service on the Committee. Each member shall have had experience in industry, commerce, or finance and shall be conversant with the needs and facilities of the Borough and shall be of known devotion to public service.