Title
Approve amendments to the Economic Development Committee Bylaws revising and clarifying procedures for the appointment of members; adding a new criteria that at least one of the committee members shall possess environmental credentials; expanding Committee membership by including an additional representative for Agriculture; retitle the Community Relations position to Micro Business; revising the Committee name to Economic Opportunity Committee; and establish an Administrative Subcommittee as a standing subcommittee.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Amendments to the Economic Development Committee Bylaws revising and clarifying procedures for the appointment of members; adding a new criteria that at least one of the committee members shall possess environmental credentials; expanding Committee membership by including an additional representative for Agriculture; retitle the Community Relations position to Micro Business; revising the Committee name to Economic Opportunity Committee; and establish an Administrative Subcommittee as a standing subcommittee.
SUMMARY:
The recommended action will facilitate operation of the existing Economic Development Committee. The changes are recommended by staff and the Economic Development Committee.
DISCUSSION:
The Board of Supervisors approved Bylaws establishing the Economic Development Committee on March 1, 2011. The Bylaws provide the operational framework for the Committee's primary purpose, which is to advise the Board of Supervisors on economic policies, programs and activities, to ensure a countywide perspective in support of a diversified economy, higher paying jobs and an expanded revenue base, while preserving and protecting the County's natural resources. In pursuit of this objective, the Bylaws for the Economic Development Committee specify that the Committee is empowered to provide the same functions provided by the former Overall Economic Development Comm...
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