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Division 3 -Economic Development Commission Sec.2-100. Established. An Economic Development Commission shall be established for the City. (Ord.No. 610, 12-13- 94; Code of 2001) Sec. 2-101. Purpose. The purpose of this Commission shall be to advise the City Council on matters concerning industrial and commercial development in the City. (Ord.No. 610, 12-13-94; Code of 2001) Sec.2-102. Members of the Commission. The Commission shall consist of: (1)The Economic Development Commission shall consist of nine(9)members appointed by the City Council. The membership may be open to any resident or non-resident affiliated with a New Brighton business who is interested in the business climate and economic direction of the City. There shall at least five (5)New Brighton residents represented on the Commission. (2)The City's Community Development Director shall serve as ex officio members of the Commission. (Ord.No. 610, 12-13-94; Ord.No. 653, 1-26-99; Ord.No. 666, 1-25-00; Code of 2001, Ord 781, 7-14-2009) Sec.2-103. Duties and Responsibilities. The mission of the Economic Development Commission is: (1)Assist and advise the City in preparing economic development marketing plans,business retention programs, and developing different strategies that could be utilized in attracting real estate development opportunities to the City. (2) Aid the City Council and Planning Commission in the proper strategic development of areas suitable for real estate development. Recommend long and short range plans and strategies for real estate development. (3)Confer with and advise the City Council, Planning Commission, and staff of the Community Development Department on all matters concerning real estate development. The duties and responsibilities of this Commission shall be to: (1)Assist with and provide insight on developing, compiling, coordinating, and publicizing information on matters concerning industrial and commercial development. Provide advice and assist with the collection of data and information pertinent to the economic well being of the City. (2)Assist in the preparation and implementation of plans and strategies for business retention. (3)Cooperate with and coordinate activities with New Brighton business organizations.