Community Economic Development Advisory Board Bylaw 04-2021 — full text

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## Bylaw 04-2021 Community Economic Development Advisory Board ## BEING A BYLAW OF THORHILD COUNTY IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD WHEREAS, pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, M-26 and amendments thereto, a municipality may pass bylaws in the relation to the establishment and functions of council committees, and to the procedures to be followed by council committees; AND WHEREAS, pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, M-26 and amendments thereto, a council committee may consist of a combination of councillors and other persons; AND WHEREAS, the Thorhild County wishes to establish a council committee that acts in an advisory role by making recommendations and providing strategic advice to Council on economic and business development matters in Thorhild County; NOW THEREFORE, the Council for Thorhild County, duly assembled, hereby enacts as follows: ## 1.0 BYLAW TITLE - 1.1 This bylaw is called the Community Economic Development Advisory Board Bylaw. ## 2.0 DEFINITIONS - 2.1 Board means the Community Economic Development Advisory Board. - 2.2 Board Member means an individual appointed to the Board by Thorhild County Council. - 2.3 Chairperson means the individual elected by the Board. - 2.4 Chief Administrative Officer means the administrative head of Thorhild County.  - 2.5 Council means Thorhild County Council. - 2.6 County means Thorhild County. - 2.7 Economic Development Officer means the individual appointed by the Chief Administrative Officer. - 2.8 Vice Chairperson means the individual elected by the Board to fulfill the Chairperson's duties in the absence of the Chairperson ## 3.0 DUTIES OF THE BOARD - 3.1 The Community Economic Development Advisory Board is hereby established. - 3.2 The mandate of the Board shall be as follows: - 3.1.1 To assist the County in developing a vision for the economic development of the County. - 3.1.2 To review and discuss topics relating to the promotion of economic well-being for the County. - 3.1.3 Review and forward recommendations to the County on existing or proposed policies and programs affecting economic development for the County. - 3.1.4 In conjunction with the County, actively promote the County in general. - 3.1.5 The Board will perform its duties in an advisory capacity only and will forward recommendations to the County for further consideration. - Neither the Board nor any Board Members shall have the power to pledge the credit of the County in connection with any matters whatsoever, nor shall have any power to authorize any expenditure charged against the County. ## 4.0 MEMBERSHIP - 4.1 The Voting Membership of the Board shall consist of: - 4.1.1 One (1) Elected Official from County Council. - 4.1.2 A maximum of six (6) public Members at large, who are residents, property owners or Business owners within Thorhild County.  - 4.1.3 Preferably, a maximum of two (2) public Members at large shall reside in the same electoral division of the County. - 4.2 The Board Members will be appointed, by resolution of Council during the County's Organizational Meeting. - 4.2.1 Three public Members shall be appointed for a two (2) year term. - 4.2.2 Three public Members shall be appointed or a three (3) year term. - 4.2.3 Public Members can be appointed for a maximum of three (3) terms at the pleasure of Council, with the exception of the Councill Member, who shall be appointed for a one-year (1) term at the annual organizational meeting of Council. - 4.2.4 If a public Member sits out one (1) year they are eligible to be reappointed to the Board. - 4.3 The Chair of the Board will be the elected by the Members of the Community Economic Development Advisory Board at the Organizational Meeting of the Board each year. - 4.4 The quorum of the Board is the majority of all the voting Members that are appointed to the Board - 4.5 Decisions of the Board shall be decided by majority vote of those present at a meeting, without the need for a seconder. - 4.6 The Chairperson will decide on questions of order, subject to an appeal to the Board - 4.7 If any Member of the Board is absent three (3) consecutive regular meetings, the Board may declare the office of such Board Member to be vacant and advise the County accordingly. ## 5.0 ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES - 5.1 The Economic Development Officer of the County, or his designate, shall be the recording secretary for the Board. - 5.2 The Economic Development Officer of the County, shall: - 5.2.1 Notify all Board Members of the holding of any regular or special meetings. - 5.2.2 Prepare all meeting agendas and packages in consultation with the Chairperson.  - 5.2.3 Maintain proper and accurate minutes of the proceedings of all the Board Meetings. All meeting minutes shall be retained at the County Office. - 5.2.4 Maintain all records and correspondence that are relevant to the Board. - 5.2.5 Carry out such other relevant administrative duties as the Board may require, subject to the Chief Administration Officer's direction. ## 6.0 MEETING PROCEDURES - 6.1 The Board may request individuals or representatives from other organizations to attend meetings of the Board to serve as a resource. - 6.2 Meetings of the Board shall be held a minimum of four (4) times per year. - 6.3 Meetings of the Board shall be on a regular basis at such time to be set by resolution of the Board. - 6.4 Special meetings of the Board may be called by the Chairperson or the Vice-Chairperson. - 6.5 Per diems and travel expenses: - 6.5.1 For Council Members to attend meetings of the Board shall be paid at regular Council per diem and expenses rates, as approved by Council from time to time. - 6.5.2 For public Members at large to attend meetings of the Board shall be paid at the rates in accordance with the policies as established by the County. ## 7.0 SEVERABILITY - 7.1 Every provision of this bylaw is independent of all other provisions and if any provision is declared invalid by a Court, then the invalid provisions shall be severed and the remainder provisions shall remain valid and enforceable.  Thorhild Economic Development Advisory Board By-law 1191-2014 is repealed. This Bylaw comes into effect upon the date of the passing of the final reading. READ A FIRST TIME IN COUNCIL THIS 12* DAY OF JANUARY 2021  (Chief Administrative Officer READ A SECOND TIME IN COUNCIL THIS 26th DAY OF JANUARY, 2021  Reer Chief Administrative Officer READ A THIRD TIME IN COUNCIL THIS 26th DAY OF JANUARY, 2021