There shall be a Planning and Economic Development
Manager, who shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of three years,
said appointment and term effective immediately upon confirmation
by the City Council.
Reporting directly to the Mayor, it shall be the responsibility
of the Planning and Economic Development Manager to coordinate existing
and potential development endeavors within the City of Marlborough
and serve as liaison between the business community and the City to
promote economic growth and development.
The Planning and Economic Development Manager shall
function as the liaison for new and/or expanding corporate and business
entities seeking assistance, information and direction with inspectional,
regulatory or procedural elements associated with any particular project
or development and coordinate, as appropriate, interaction with City
departments, boards and commissions.
The Planning and Economic Development Manager shall
serve as liaison between the Marlborough Convention and Visitors Bureau
and the Mayor to promote convention and tourism business in the City.
The Planning and Economic Development Manager shall
serve as liaison between the Mayor and the Economic Development Commission
to advocate economic development by promoting responsible growth in
the City of Marlborough.
The responsibilities of the Planning and Economic
Development Manager shall include coordination and advancement of
mass transit programs and planning to address future transit needs,
including coordination and interaction with appropriate state, federal
and/or regional agencies.