§ 2-1038. Membership requirements; appointment of members.

(1)

The Council shall be comprised of thirteen (13) members, appointed by the Board, with at least one (1) representative from each of the following:

(a)

Local Chamber of Commerce.

(b)

Local financial or insurance entities.

(c)

Businesses operating within the Enterprise Zone.

(d)

Residents residing within the Enterprise Zone.

(e)

Nonprofit community based organizations operating within the Enterprise Zone.

(f)

Local private industry council.

(g)

Local code enforcement agency.

(h)

Local law enforcement agency.

(i)

Five (5) At-Large members.

(2)

All members shall serve staggered terms of three (3) years each; provided, however, of the original Council, the Council shall select three (3) for a term of one (1) year, five (5) for a term of two (2) years, and five (5) for a term of three (3) years. No member shall be allowed to serve more than two (2) consecutive and complete terms of three (3) years each unless so authorized by a two-thirds ( 2/3 ) vote of the full membership of the Board of County Commissioners. All representatives appointed to the Council should reflect the gender, racial and ethnic composition of the Enterprise Zone and the community as a whole. Council members shall serve without compensation.

(Ord. No. 96-106, § 1, 7-2-96)