Chapter 2.32
SITKA LONG-RANGE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

Sections:

2.32.010    Establishment.

2.32.020    Formation.

2.32.030    Organization.

2.32.040    Procedure.

2.32.050    Term.

2.32.010 Establishment.

There shall be a Sitka long-range planning and economic development commission to undertake long-range community planning, to maintain and collect current economic data and trends concerning community activities, to annually formulate an economic plan for local governmental purposes, to annually review the Sitka Comprehensive Plan, to review past and proposed city ordinances, and coastal management plans, to implement other programs including economic funding proposals, approved by the assembly, and to identify unnecessary barriers which would impede economic development. (Ord. 01-1649 § 4 (part), 2001: Ord. 99-1538 § 4 (part), 1999.)

2.32.020 Formation.

The long-range planning and economic development commission shall consist of seven members as follows: four members active in roles of the major industries of Sitka: seafood, health care, tourism, education; and three members from the community at large. In the event that a qualified representative of an industry group is not available, a representative from the community at large shall be appointed for the three-year term. Upon the completion of that term, every attempt shall be made to fill the position with an industry representative. (Ord. 01-1649 § 4 (part), 2001: Ord. 99-1538 § 4 (part), 1999.)

2.32.030 Organization.

The commission shall organize itself, naming a chairperson and vice chairperson, as well as any other officers it deems necessary. Except during the summer, the commission shall meet at least once a month. (Ord. 01-1649 § 4 (part), 2001: Ord. 99-1538 § 4 (part), 1999.)

2.32.040 Procedure.

A.    The commission shall develop a process in which the public can participate in setting goals for future use of publicly owned resources and economic development.

B.    The commission shall, with the concurrence of the assembly, take specific action to facilitate long-range planning for the community.

C.    The commission shall, with the concurrence of the assembly, take specific action to facilitate economic growth and development.

D.    The commission shall review and comment on the Sitka Comprehensive Plan with the planning commission.

E.    The commission shall review and comment on all referred issues for purposes of economic analysis.

F.    The commission shall implement loan programs and foundation funding strategies.

G.    The commission shall comply with all statutes, ordinances and regulations regarding public meetings and notice to the public of such meetings.

(Ord. 01-1649 § 4 (part), 2001: Ord. 99-1538 § 4 (part), 1999.)

2.32.050 Term.

The terms of the commission members shall be three years. Members of the existing commission shall serve their terms as already set. Members shall serve until their successors have been confirmed by the assembly. There shall be no pay for commission membership. (Ord. 01-1649 § 4 (part), 2001: Ord. 99-1538 § 4 (part), 1999.)