5D, City Council Liaison Policies

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City Council Liaison Roles and Responsibilities (Economic Development Commission) Commission Summary The Economic Development Commission (EDC) is established per City Code, Section 220.04. The purpose of the EDC is to facilitate positive interaction with the business community and advise the City Council and the Economic Development Authority on economic development, redevelopment, and related community development issues. City Council Liaison Attendance: The City Council liaison is expected to attend as many of the EDC meetings as possible. If the liaison cannot attend a meeting, they will request an alternate Councilmember to attend on their behalf. Training: The liaison should take advantage of training and educational opportunities as they arise. Potential training and educational opportunities are available through the Economic Development Association of Minnesota (EDAM), Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce. The EDC liaison is also encouraged to represent the City at the Arden Hills — Shoreview Rotary Club. Staff will notify the EDC liaison of training and educational opportunities as they become available. Participation at Meetings: The liaison should take an active role in the EDC discussions. To the extent possible, comments by the Council liaison should reflect the majority position of the City Council. The liaison is not a voting member of the EDC. Selection of Commissioners: For vacancies on the EDC, the staff liaison or City Administrator, Mayor, Council liaison, and commission or committee chair (the interview committee) will review the candidate's application material. Formal interviews are encouraged, but not required. The interview committee will make an appointment recommendation to the Mayor. The Mayor will then make an appointment recommendation to the City Council for its consideration.