Chapter 2.15
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Sections:

2.15.010    Creation of department.

2.15.020    Economic development director – Appointment and confirmation.

2.15.030    Economic development director – Duties.

2.15.040    Economic development director – Qualifications.

2.15.010 Creation of department.

There is hereby created a city department known as the economic development department. The department shall provide leadership and coordination for the city’s economic development activities recommending policy, infrastructure, marketing, recruitment and negotiation for new development. The economic development department will staff the lodging tax advisory committee.

(Ord. No. 14-766, § 6, 5-6-14.)

2.15.020 Economic development director – Appointment and confirmation.

The economic development director shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority of the city council.

(Ord. No. 14-766, § 6, 5-6-14.)

2.15.030 Economic development director – Duties.

The economic development director shall be responsible for managing the city’s efforts related to economic development, consisting of attracting new businesses, retaining and growing existing businesses, promoting and assisting the city in redevelopment efforts, and promoting tourism.

(Ord. No. 14-766, § 6, 5-6-14.)

2.15.040 Economic development director – Qualifications.

The economic development director shall have any combination equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in business/public administration, journalism, communications, marketing, public relations, political science, government affairs or related field and increasingly responsible relevant management experience in the public sector related to public relations and communications and government affairs. A master’s degree is strongly preferred.

(Ord. No. 14-766, § 6, 5-6-14.)