Economic Development Committee

Legislative References

• October 22, 2013
  Bylaws Revised
• June 28, 2011
  Bylaws Amended – Changed Name From Economic Development Committee
• March 1, 2011
  Bylaws Approved
• December 7, 2010
  Committee Created

Duties Explanation

To advise the Board of Supervisors on appropriate economic development policies, programs and activities to ensure a Countywide perspective in support of a diversified economy, higher paying jobs and expanded revenue base for local government services, while preserving and protecting the County’s agricultural, tourism and education economic base in collaboration with cities. Recommend an Economic Development Strategic Plan to the Board of Supervisors that can create greater economic opportunities and enhance the County’s overall prosperity. The Committee shall recommend appropriate methods to measure success of economic development priorities that provide a strategic policy focus.

Qualifications Explanation

Criteria to be considered in nominating individuals to serve as committee members shall include, but not be limited to: 1. Background and skills needed on the committee 2. Resident, employed in, or owns a business in Monterey County 3. Available and willing to attend monthly and other Committee meetings and actively participate on subcommittees as necessary 4. History of community leadership 5. Executive experience in one or more large and complex organizations 6. Skills related to strategic planning 7. At least one of the committee members shall possess environmental credentials 8. Possess a general understanding of Governing for Racial Equity principles and is willing to participate in discussions of equity principles. For all nominations of Committee members, the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors shall be notified and shall post notice of the vacancy in accordance with the Maddy Act (Government Code Section § 54970, et seq.). An Ad hoc Committee of the Economic Development Committee shall be appointed to review the qualifications of any nominee presented in accordance with this procedure and forward all eligible applicants on to the Committee for consideration. The Committee shall make appropriate recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.

Alternate Member Rules Explanation

Members appointed to the Committee shall serve as individuals and may not appoint alternates.

Term Rules Explanation

The committee members shall serve at the Pleasure of the Board. A vacancy shall exist on the occurrence of any one of the following: 1. A formal letter of resignation is received by the Economic Development Manager, the Committee Chair, or the Chair of the Board of Supervisors. 2. If the Committee determines that a member is not discharging his/her duties in accordance with California Government Code § 1170, the Committee may, upon two-thirds vote, declare a vacancy. 3. A member no longer resides, or is employed in, or owns a business in Monterey County. 4. A member has had three consecutive and unexcused absences from regular scheduled meetings of the Committee, or sixty percent (60%) of such meetings in any calendar year. 5. Any vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the nomination and appointment of a member as described above.

Meeting Day and Time Explanation

The Committee shall meet at least quarterly and special meetings may be called by the Chair as needed.

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