Chapter 2.22
SNOQUALMIE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

Sections:

2.22.010    Created.

2.22.020    Membership.

2.22.030    Appointment.

2.22.040    Terms of office.

2.22.050    Compensation.

2.22.060    Organization – Quorum – Rules of procedure.

2.22.070    Duties.

2.22.080    Economic development element.

2.22.010 Created.

The Snoqualmie economic development commission is hereby created. (Ord. 962 § 1, 2004).

2.22.020 Membership.

A. The economic development commission shall consist of seven members, who shall reside within the city and/or own or operate a business within the Snoqualmie business community. The chair of the community relations committee, or such other council committee as council shall designate, shall be an ex officio member of the economic development commission.

B. The members of the economic development commission shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to confirmation by the city council. (Ord. 996 § 1, 2006; Ord. 962 § 1, 2004).

2.22.030 Appointment.

The members of the economic development commission shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to confirmation by the city council. (Ord. 962 § 1, 2004).

2.22.040 Terms of office.

A. Economic development commission members shall serve two-year terms. To allow for the staggering of terms for the initial membership and appointment or reappointment as appropriate, the initial terms shall be determined by lot for terms as follows: four members shall serve terms of one year, and five members shall serve terms of two years.

B. The position of a member shall become vacant upon such member’s ceasing to meet the membership requirements. The position of a member shall be forfeited and become vacant for failure to attend three regular consecutive meetings of the commission, unless such absence is excused by a majority of the members of the commission. A vacancy occurring other than through the expiration of terms shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as for appointments as provided in this chapter. (Ord. 962 § 1, 2004).

2.22.050 Compensation.

Members shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses pursuant to city ordinances and policies. (Ord. 962 § 1, 2004).

2.22.060 Organization – Quorum – Rules of procedure.

The economic development commission shall organize, adopt administrative rules and procedures necessary to accomplish its purposes, and elect from its members a chairperson annually at its first meeting of each year. As a part of the city government, the economic development commission shall abide by and conform to state laws regulating municipalities, city ordinances, policies and procedures. A majority of the membership of the economic development commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Any action taken by a majority of the members present, when those present constitute a quorum, at any meeting of the economic development commission shall be deemed to be the action of the commission. The economic development commission is authorized to adopt rules of procedure for the conduct of its business. (Ord. 962 § 1, 2004).

2.22.070 Duties.

The economic development commission shall have the following duties:

A. To hold regular public meetings.

B. To prepare an economic development element for the Snoqualmie vicinity comprehensive plan in accordance with SMC 2.22.080, and from time to time to recommend amendments thereto.

C. To make periodic recommendations to planning commission and city council regarding the impact on economic development of the plans, policies and regulations of the city.

D. To provide such other advice and recommendations to the mayor and city council regarding matters affecting economic development within the city as may be requested by mayor or city council. (Ord. 962 § 1, 2004).

2.22.080 Economic development element.

A. The economic development element of the comprehensive plan shall establish goals, policies, objectives, and provisions for economic growth and vitality and a high quality of life.

B. The element shall include:

1. A summary of the local economy such as population, employment, payroll, sectors, businesses, sales, and other information as appropriate;

2. A summary of the strengths and weaknesses of the local economy defined as the commercial and industrial sectors and supporting factors such as land use, transportation, utilities, education, work force, housing, and natural/cultural resources; and

3. An identification of policies, programs, and projects to foster economic growth and development and to address future needs.

C. The proposed economic development element prepared by the economic development commission shall be forwarded to the planning commission for consideration and recommendation to city council for inclusion in the comprehensive plan. (Ord. 962 § 1, 2004).