Chapter 2.115
KODIAK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

Sections:

2.115.010    Commission created – Duties.

2.115.020    Appointment, terms, and procedures.

2.115.030    Administrative assistance.

*    Editor’s note: Ord. FY2012-09 reestablishes the Kodiak economic development commission effective midnight December 31, 2011.

2.115.010 Commission created – Duties.

There is established the Kodiak economic development commission, consisting of nine members who are residents of the borough and who represent a cross-section of the socioeconomic structure of the community. The commission shall assist the manager and assembly in developing a local economy which meets the needs, desires and goals of the community. The commission is empowered to:

A. Review and make recommendations to the manager and assembly on matters which affect the local economy;

B. Develop proposed economic policies to guide the future growth of the economy;

C. Design and coordinate proposed economic projects which will assist in the creation of a stable economy;

D. Serve as the official overall economic development program committee for the borough; and

E. Provide counsel and assistance on matters involving economic development to the agencies and individuals responsible for formulation and implementation of the comprehensive plan for the borough. [Ord. FY2006-04 §2, 2005; Ord. 2002-15 §2, 2002; Ord. 99-09 §2, 1999; Ord. 98-02 §8, 1998; Ord. 96-16 §2, 1996; Ord. 93-61 §2, 1993; Ord. 85-26-O §1, 1985; Ord. 80-36-O §1, 1980. Formerly §2.42.010].

2.115.020 Appointment, terms, and procedures.

Members of the commission are appointed by the mayor. Members shall serve three-year terms, except that of the initial nine members three shall be appointed for three-year terms, three for two-year terms, and three for one-year terms. The commission shall designate one of its members as chair and may establish rules for the conduct of its meetings. Meetings shall be public, except that executive sessions may be held in accordance with KIBC 2.30.030(E). The commission shall meet at least monthly at times and places designated by the commission, but meetings need not be held if no business is pending. The chair or a majority of the commission may call a special meeting. The commission shall give reasonable public notice of its meetings. Vacancies occur and are filled as provided in KIBC 2.25.060 for assembly members. [Ord. 98-02 §8, 1998; Ord. 85-26-O §1, 1985; Ord. 85-02-O, 1985; Ord. 80-36-O §1, 1980. Formerly §2.42.020].

2.115.030 Administrative assistance.

The manager or designee shall:

A. Furnish the commission with copies of all requested documents and other information necessary for or reasonably related to commission functions;

B. Provide the commission with supplies, meeting space and secretarial assistance as reasonably required;

C. When feasible under all the circumstances, refer to the commission matters within its powers and duties, prior to presentation for assembly action; and

D. Transmit commission recommendations and other communications to the assembly. [Ord. 98-02 §8, 1998; Ord. 85-26-O §1, 1985; Ord. 84-61-O §10, 1984; Ord. 80-36-O §1, 1980. Formerly §2.42.030].