1.20.050 Bend Economic Development Advisory Board.
A. The purpose of the Bend Economic Development Advisory Board (BEDAB) is to:
1. Advocate – Provide input into City policy and procedures from a private sector perspective.
2. Facilitate – Broker entrepreneurial support among existing community resources.
3. Market – Brand and guide marketing efforts of Bend as “Open for Business.”
4. Coordinate – Organize and oversee City resources applied to economic development.
B. BEDAB consists of nine voting members that represent key industries in the City of Bend. In addition, BEDAB shall include the following nonvoting ex officio members:
1. One member representing the Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO);
2. One member representing post-secondary education;
3. One member representing Visit Bend;
4. One member representing the Bend Chamber of Commerce.
C. Voting BEDAB members shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of City Council and shall serve staggered three-year terms. Members shall serve until s/he resigns or a replacement is appointed.
D. BEDAB may establish subcommittees and appoint subcommittee members.
E. Funding for the implementation of the BEDAB strategic plan and the economic development program will be recommended by the BEDAB and allocated and approved annually by the City Council.
F. BEDAB shall:
1. Create a three-year strategic plan for consideration by the City Council.
2. Identify activities and projects that will enhance economic growth in the City of Bend.
3. Work with the Bend Business Advocate on business promotion and support.
4. Report on plans, activities and results achieved by BEDAB to Council.
5. Propose annual revisions to the strategic plan as needed to improve the economic vitality of the City of Bend.
6. Work with the City Manager or his/her designee to direct the activities of the BBA and other staff assigned to BEDAB to ensure the strategic plan is implemented effectively.
7. Advise the City Council on ordinances, policies and activities that affect the economic vitality within the City of Bend.
8. Advise the City Council on the business license program and fees annually. [Ord. NS-2395, 2020; Ord. NS-2299, 2017; Ord. NS-2233, 2014; Ord. NS-2172, 2011]