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04 CRPE CCUN,'TY <br /> BO?RD COYMISSIONVS Action Pgs..r.d.e. <br /> Item (To. f <br /> ABSTRACT <br /> MEETING DATE December 14, 1982. <br /> Subject. PROPOSED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION <br /> • <br /> [Thepe..1.....:Ient: County Manager [Lublic Hearing: Yes <br /> Resolution Infc)- -1-al Ccrthace: Ken Thompson <br /> Phone timber: /J-- <br /> 2-8181 ext 501 <br /> PURPCEE: To consider authorizing the creation, composition, charge and <br /> funding for an economic development commission for the County. <br /> MED: Economic development has become a county-wide concern necessitating <br /> clear strategies and policies for the development to occur at a <br /> rate and be of a type that is deemed appropriate for current and <br /> long range growth. Establishing a Commission pursuant to State <br /> law (General Statute 158-8, Article 2) for such purpose is con- <br /> sidered to be the best mechanism to develop and implement these <br /> strategies and policies. <br /> Input has been gathered as to commission composition, range of <br /> functions and financing. The resulting resolution is recommended <br /> subject to any further refinement by the Board. <br /> In as much as it is proposed as a County economic development <br /> commission with municipal and chamber representation, adoption <br /> by the County is necessary for creation. The Towns and Chambers <br /> would need as follow-up to recommend their representatives on <br /> the Commission and contribute their pro-rata share to financing <br /> the Commission's operation. <br /> Lvi-17.11.C": Funding in the amount of $25,000 is set aside in the 1982-83 <br /> Orange County Budget for contribution towards the County's <br /> share. This will be more than adequate since start up operation <br /> will not be funded for a full budget year. <br /> RECOMMENDATION: Adopt attached resolution with appointments to be considered <br /> at a later date. <br />