Economic Development Advisory Board

City Resolution No. 2007-04

At the May 7, 2007 Regular Meeting, the Deltona City Commission approved Resolution No. 2007-04 which established an Economic Development Advisory Board to study economic issues and make recommendations to the City Commission on programs involving the economic development of the City. Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall 2nd Floor Conference Room.

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MEMBERSHIP:
The Board shall consist of seven (7) voting members appointed by individual members of the City Commission, and two (2) non-voting members appointed by the City Commission as a whole. The appointments, to the extent possible, shall have the broadest representation from people involved with interested in the various and diverse aspects of economic development activities, and having backgrounds, experience, talents and expertise in economic development that would be beneficial to the City and community.

TERM OF OFFICE:
Indivduals appointed to this Board serve one-, two- or three-year terms in a non-paid capacity and the voting members must be residents of the City of Deltona. Non-voting members serve three-year terms and may be non-resident managers or owners of property or businesses located within the City.

OFFICERS:
The members of the Board shall elect a Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson, and a Secretary at the first regular meeting of the Board. They shall serve in those positions for a period of one year.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The purpose of this Board is to:

1. Advise the City Commission on issues and programs involving economic development.

2. The Board recommendations shall be advisory only.

3. The Board shall issue a draft written five-year plan setting fourth the strategies, goals and procedural steps necessay to actively seek new business and support the expansion of existing business that will enhance the quality of life in the community.

4. The Board shall explore funding sources for economic development activities.

STAFF LIASION:
Chris Bowley, AICP, Director Planning & Development
Phone: (386) 878-8602
Email:  cbowley@deltonafl.gov

CURRENT BOARD MEMBER LIST:

Current Economic Development Boardmember List