Town of East Hampton, CT Chapter 33 Economic Development Commission

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of East Hampton 9-25-1979, as amended through 4-8-2008. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]

§ 33-1 Establishment; membership; terms.

[Amended 9-8-2020 by Ord. No. 2020.02]

There shall be an Economic Development Commission of the Town of East Hampton, which shall consist of seven electors of the Town to be appointed by the Town Council for staggered, overlapping terms of four years. Vacancies arising from any circumstances shall be filled by appointments by the Town Council for the unexpired portion of the term vacated.

§ 33-2 Purpose; mission. [1]

[Added 12-14-2021 by Ord. No. 2021.04]

The purpose of the Economic Development Commission is to lead and support efforts, initiatives and projects that contribute to the attraction of new business and tourism opportunities, retention of established business and tourism, and improvement of the quality of life of East Hampton residents, visitors and tourists.

[1] Editor's Note: Former § 33-2, Removal of members; vacancies, was repealed 9-8-2020 by Ord. No. 2020.02.

§ 33-3 Compensation of members.

The members of the Commission shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for their necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties.

§ 33-4 Support staff; powers and duties.

The Commission shall be empowered to recommend to the Town Manager the appointment of employees necessary for the discharge of its duties, and shall have any and all other rights, powers, duties and obligations arising under § 7-136 of the Connecticut General Statutes, as the same may be amended.

§ 33-5 Officers; rules and regulations; meetings.

The Commission shall elect a Chairman, Vice Chairman and any other officers deemed necessary and shall have the power to make rules and regulations for the transaction of its business. The Commission shall hold meetings at a fixed and regular time and place, and all such meetings, whether regular, adjourned or special, shall be held at an accessible place and shall be open to the public.

§ 33-6 Annual report.

The Commission shall annually prepare and transmit to the Town Council a report of its activities and its recommendations for improving economic conditions and development, and an itemized account of all receipts and disbursements from the preceding year.

§ 33-7 Incumbent members.

All incumbent members of the existing Commission shall continue to serve out their terms at the time this chapter is revised.