The Town accepts the provisions of C.G.S. § 7-136 and hereby establishes an Economic Development Commission for the promotion and development of the economic resources of the Town.
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Annual Town Meeting of the Town of Norfolk 5-10-1993. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Board of Finance — See Ch. 26.
The Economic Development Commission shall consist of seven members and three alternates, who shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen.
The terms of office of members of the Commission shall be as follows:
A.
When the Commission is first established, two members shall be appointed for five years, two members for four years, one member for three years, one member for two years and one member for one year.
B.
Thereafter, appointments shall be for a term of five years.
C.
Any vacancy in the membership of the Commission shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term by the Chief Executive Authority.
Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation for their services as such but shall be reimbursed for the necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties.
Any member of the Commission may be removed by the Board of Selectmen for cause and, on request of the member, after a public hearing.
A.
The duties and responsibilities of the Economic Development Commission shall include but not be limited to the following:
(1)
To conduct research into the economic conditions and trends in the Town.
(2)
To make recommendations to appropriate officials and agencies of the Town regarding action to improve the Town's economic condition and development.
(3)
To seek to coordinate the activities of and cooperate with unofficial bodies organized to promote such economic development.
(4)
To annually prepare and transmit to the legislative body of the Town a report of its activities and its recommendations for improving such economic conditions and development.