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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

SEA-MC tit. 3, subtit. IV, ch. 3.53
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Seattle Mun. Code § 3.53.010 Establishment

3.53.010 - Establishment There is established an Economic Development Commission to advise and make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on the development of plans, policies, regulations, and strategies regarding fundamental issues that have substantial impact on sustainable and equitable economic development and job creation in the City of Seattle. (Ord. 123786, § 1, 2011.)

Seattle Mun. Code § 3.53.020 Membership

3.53.020 - Membership A. The Commission is comprised of 15 members. Appointments shall be made to ensure that varied economic perspectives are represented, including business size, industry type, organized labor, neighborhood business, minority-owned business, woman-owned business, local economic professionals, and representatives of post-high school educational institutions. (Ord. 124114, § 2, 2013; Ord. 123786, § 1, 2011.)

Seattle Mun. Code § 3.53.030 Appointment and term

3.53.030 - Appointment and term 1. All positions are numbered one through 15. Individuals shall be appointed into those numbered positions. Members in even numbered positions shall be appointed by a majority vote of the Council. Individuals in odd numbered positions shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority vote of the Council. All positions shall be filled as soon as practicable after the Council and Mayor have authorized the creation of the Commission. 2. For the initial round of appointments all positions will be for one year. After the first year the positions will be staggered: positions one through eight will serve one-year terms, positions nine through fifteen will serve two-year terms. After the conclusion of these terms, all subsequent terms of each position shall be for two years. A commission member whose term has expired shall continue to hold office until a successor has been appointed and qualified. No members shall serve more than two consecutive terms. Any vacancy for an unexpired term shall be filled in the same manner as for an original appointment under this section. Staff from the Office of Economic Development may provide appointment recommendations to both the Mayor and City Council. (Ord. 124114, § 3, 2013; Ord. 123786, § 1, 2011.)

Seattle Mun. Code § 3.53.050 Duties and functions

3.53.050 - Duties and functions A. The duties of the Commission include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Provide advice and recommendations on priorities, policies, and sustainable strategies related to the City's basic economic health, local business climate, quality of life and job creation. This includes review of policy proposals brought forward by the City, as well as ones identified by the Commission. 2. Assist the Office of Economic Development in its leadership role in creating the City of Seattle's economic agenda through analysis of timely opportunities and development of targeted areas of focus. 3. The Commission shall act in an advisory capacity only. 4. The Commission shall meet at a minimum six times a year. (Ord. 123786, § 1, 2011.)

Seattle Mun. Code § 3.53.060 Ancillary powers

3.53.060 - Ancillary powers A. The Commission shall have the power to: 1. By a majority vote of the Commission, elect one Commission member to be Chairperson for a one-year term, and elect one Vice Chairperson for a one-year term, who shall serve as Chair in absence of the Chairperson. 2. Organize itself, establish committees or subcommittees, and delegate duties for the performance of its work; and 3. Adopt rules of procedure to accomplish its functions. B. The Office of Economic Development shall provide staff support and meeting facilities for the Commission and maintain its records. The Commission may also receive staff assistance from other City departments. C. Meetings of the Commission shall be open to the public. Meeting notifications, agendas, minutes of proceedings, findings and recommendations, annual reports, and other related material shall be available to the public and posted on the Office of Economic Development's website. (Ord. 124114, § 3, 2013; Ord. 123786, § 1, 2011.)

Seattle Mun. Code § 3.53.070 Unexcused absences

3.53.070 - Unexcused absences Any member shall be excused from a meeting if he or she notifies the Chairperson of the member's anticipated absence prior to the start of the meeting. The Commission may recommend that the Mayor or Council remove any member who is absent without excuse from three consecutive Commission meetings. Recommendation for removal of a member requires a majority vote of the Commission's membership. Upon receipt of such recommendation, the Mayor may remove a member appointed by Mayoral appointment and the Council may remove a member appointed by Council appointment. This provision does not limit the reasons for which the Mayor and the Council may exercise their power to remove a person whom they have appointed. (Ord. 124114, § 3, 2013; Ord. 123786, § 1, 2011.)
Source: City of Seattle, Seattle Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wa/seattle/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=TIT3AD_SUBTITLE_IVCO_CH3.53ECDECOFetched: 11/1/2026

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