COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD

Memphis Code of Ordinances tit. 2, ch. 2-42

in effect

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 2-42-1 Created.

Sec. 2-42-1. - Created. There is created and established a board for the community redevelopment agency. The board as established shall exercise all of the powers of the community redevelopment agency as provided in the Community Redevelopment Act of 1998. (Code 1985, § 2-240; Ord. No. 4762, § 1, 6-6-2000)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 2-42-2 Composition, terms, vacancies and compensation.

Sec. 2-42-2. - Composition, terms, vacancies and compensation. A. The board shall consist of seven members. Three of those members shall be nominated by the city mayor, subject to the approval of the city council, three members shall be nominated by the county mayor, subject to the approval of the board of county commissioners, and one member shall be nominated jointly by the city mayor and the county mayor subject to the approval of the city council and the board of county commissioners. B. Original members shall be selected to serve as follows: 1. Four members for four years - two city, one county, one jointly selected. 2. One member for three years - county selected. 3. One member for two years - county selected. 4. One member for one year - city selected. Thereafter, each city member shall be nominated by the city mayor for a four-year term, subject to approval by the appropriate legislative body or bodies, or until their successor is appointed and qualified. In the event of a vacancy, whether by reason of resignation, death, or other cause, the respective mayor, with the approval of the appropriate legislative body or bodies, may appoint a successor for such member only for the vacating member's unexpired term. The members shall serve without compensation. (Code 1985, § 2-240.1; Ord. No. 4762, § 1, 6-6-2000)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 2-42-3 Purpose.

Sec. 2-42-3. - Purpose. The purpose of the board shall be: A. To determine and prioritize needs, and make recommendations based thereon, for the support of services needed; B. To report yearly to the mayor and director of office of planning and development setting forth progress which has been made on existing programs and plans of services and making recommendations on which programs and plans of services should continue to be rendered; C. To make recommendations on matters relating to grant applications and contractual arrangements for civic projects coming under their supervision; D. To develop guidelines for area-wide citizen participation and to insure broad and effective development of programs and activities; E. To sponsor and conduct hearings, conferences and other such meetings designed to obtain information related to the problems of communities. It is the intention of the board to encourage planning, offer incentives, to find funding sources and to obtain funds therefrom for the purpose of implementing approved programs and activities, and to aid communities and entities of the city and the county to assist in upgrading and beautifying properties in all areas of the city and the county. (Code 1985, § 2-240.2; Ord. No. 4762, § 1, 6-6-2000)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 2-42-4 Meetings; secretary; chairperson.

Sec. 2-42-4. - Meetings; secretary; chairperson. The board shall meet, at least, quarterly at such time and place as the board may fix by board resolution. Such meetings shall be open to the public. Notices of such meetings shall be placed on the bulletin board outside the city council chambers at least 48 hours prior to such meetings. Special meetings upon notice may be called from time to time by the chairperson, or at the request of the majority of the members of the board. A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The board shall cause a proper record to be kept of the proceedings. For this purpose the board shall appoint a secretary who shall be a member of the board. The chairperson of the board shall be elected by the board from its own membership to serve for a term of one year or to the end of the term of the chairperson if less than one year is remaining, with the right of succession for one additional term only at the option of the board. (Code 1985, § 2-240.3; Ord. No. 4762, § 1, 6-6-2000)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 2-42-5 Powers and duties.

Sec. 2-42-5. - Powers and duties. The board shall have all powers necessary and requisite to effectuate the purpose of the board as set out in section 2-42-3. (Code 1985, § 2-240.4; Ord. No. 4762, § 1, 6-6-2000)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 2-42-6 Rules and regulations.

Sec. 2-42-6. - Rules and regulations. The board, by majority vote of the total membership of the board, is empowered to establish written rules and regulations as they may deem advisable. (Code 1985, § 2-240.5; Ord. No. 4762, § 1, 6-6-2000)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 2-42-7 Report to office of planning and development.

Sec. 2-42-7. - Report to office of planning and development. It shall be the duty of the board to file written reports, both periodically and final, on all individual projects with the director of office of planning and development in a timely manner. (Code 1985, § 2-240.6; Ord. No. 4762, § 1, 6-6-2000)

Source: City of Memphis, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT2AD_CH2-42COREAGBOFetched: 10/28/2026