The city council has found that because of continued threats and reductions to the resource producing land base in the Forks area and the associated adverse economic impacts, the need has arisen for economic planning to encourage economic development and to create a healthy economic environment in the city of Forks and surrounding areas.
(Ord. 316 § 1, 1990)
It is hereby created in the city of Forks an economic development steering committee consisting of seven members, and the mayor is authorized to immediately appoint said members subject to confirmation by the city council.
(Ord. 316 § 2, 1990; Ord. 463 § 1, 1999; Ord. 478 § 2, 2001)
(1) 
Terms of office shall begin on the first Monday in June, and at the end of each member’s term the mayor shall appoint, with the consent of the city council, four or five members for alternating two-year terms.
(2) 
Members of the committee may be removed for cause at any time by the mayor with council confirmation and vacancies for the remainder of unexpired terms shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointments are made.
(3) 
Three unexcused absences in a row from scheduled meetings by a member will be considered as a formal resignation. This vacancy shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointments are made. Excuses for absences may be approved by the chairperson, the mayor, or by vote of the committee.
(Ord. 316 § 3, 1990; Ord. 441, 1998)
Immediately after their appointment, members shall meet and organize by electing from the members of the committee a chairperson, vice chairperson, a secretary and such other officers as may be necessary. It shall be the duty of the chairperson to preside at all meetings and proceedings of the committee. A simple majority of committee members present at any meeting shall have the authority to carry any proposition. A meeting of the committee shall be held at least four times per year.
(Ord. 316 § 4, 1990; Ord. 478 § 2, 2001; Ord. 534 § 1, 2005)
The committee shall act in an advisory capacity to the city council. The committee has the power to sponsor and facilitate public meetings. The committee has the power to apply for, but not contract for, public or private grants. The committee has the power to act as liaison between governmental agencies and Forks area businesses. The committee has the power to form subcommittees to advise the steering committee. The committee shall have the duty to work on special assignments as directed by the mayor and city council.
(Ord. 316 § 5, 1990)
The mayor shall have the power to appoint a director who is the best trained and qualified person available therefor. The economic development director under the direction of the committee will manage economic development activities of the city of Forks. Such director shall have the duties as prescribed by the mayor and committee, and such other duties and powers as may, from time to time, be imposed or conferred upon him/her by law or ordinance.
(Ord. 316 § 6, 1990; Ord. 441, 1998)