CHAPTER 2.62 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE#

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 911B, § 8(Exh. A), adopted April 26, 2016, repealed Ch. 2.62 in its entirety and enacted a new Ch. 2.62 to read as set out herein. Former Ch. 2.62, §§ 2.62.010—2.62.110, pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. 666B §1(part), adopted in 1998.

2.62.010 - Established.#

The economic development committee ("EDC") is established.

(Ord. No. 911B, § 8(Exh. A), 4-26-2016)

2.62.020 - Function—Objective.#

The EDC shall be an advisory body to the city council on matters related to the attraction and retention of businesses; development and review of plans, programs, and strategies that relate to job creation; property and sales tax generation; and to serve as a source of local input into economic development.

(Ord. No. 911B, § 8(Exh. A), 4-26-2016)

2.62.030 - Composition.#

The EDC shall consist of nine public members appointed pursuant to Chapter 2.50, two councilmembers selected by the city council, the city manager, and one additional city staff person. At least three public members of the economic development committee shall reside within the city limits of Lincoln.

(Ord. No. 911B, § 8(Exh. A), 4-26-2016)

2.62.040 - Duties.#

It is the duty of the EDC to recommend to the city council means of attracting and retaining business and generating property and sales tax. It is also the duty of the EDC to develop and review plans, programs, and strategies that promote job creation.

(Ord. No. 911B, § 8(Exh. A, § 2.62.080), 4-26-2016)