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