There is hereby established the Economic Development Advisory
Committee of the Township of Andover.
Said Committee shall consist of one member of the Township Committee,
who shall serve during their terms on the Township Committee, together
with not fewer than three, nor more than nine, additional members
who shall reside and/or own a business located in the Township, who
shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Township Committee.
The members of the Economic Development Advisory Committee shall
choose annually from among its members a Chairperson or President
and such other officers as it may deem necessary.
The Economic Development Advisory Committee shall have the following
powers and duties:
A. To
inquire into, survey and publicize the extent, advantages and utility
of vacant land in the Township which is zoned for commercial or industrial
purposes.
B. Recommend
to the Township Committee the methods of advertising the advantages
and opportunities and availability of real estate in the Township
for commercial and industrial development.
C. To
investigate the availability of state or federal grants which may
be available for general community development and particularly for
development of commercial and industrial enterprises within the Township.
D. Make
such additional studies as may be desirable and necessary to attract
commercial or industrial ratables to the Township and to perform such
other functions as may be directed from time to time by the Township
Committee.
The Economic Development Advisory Committee shall meet at least
quarterly and at the call of the Chairperson. Meetings shall be open
to the public.