0642 RESOLUTION NO. 642 ( #4 - 2010)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FORMATION OF THE
JACKSONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL;
APPOINTMENT OF THE INITIAL CHAIR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS;
AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, various circumstances surrounding future possibilities and growth for
the City of Jacksonville has created a need for a body of citizens to address, encourage,
explore, and even work to create such possibilities, using their individual expertise,
contacts, and knowledge to enhance potential growth of the City; and,
WHEREAS, though no official action can be taken without City Council approval, it
is anticipated that such an Economic Development Council can enhance the possibilities of
business opportunities throughout our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION ONE: For the betterment of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, we
hereby appoint and create the Jacksonville Economic Development Council, whose duties
shall be to address, encourage, explore, create, develop, and seek a variety of business
and economic development opportunities for the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas.
SECTION TWO: Initial appointments to the Jacksonville Economic Development
Council shall be Mike Wilson, Tommy Swaim, Jim Peacock, Donnie Farmer, Tommy Bond,
and the Mayor of the City of Jacksonville shall serve as an Ex- Officio member of the
Council. Messrs. Wilson, Peacock, and Bond shall serve two (2) year terms to expire
December 31, 2012, while Messrs. Swaim and Farmer shall serve one (1) year terms to
expire December 31, 2011, or until respective successors are duly appointed by the City
Council. All members are entitled to succeed themselves should such be desired.
SECTION THREE: Initially, Mr. Wilson shall serve as Chair of the Jacksonville
Economic Development Council, and the Council shall operate and conduct business
under all applicable rules of Robert's Rules of Order. The Council shall meet initially no
later than March 31, 2010, for purposes of formation and are hereby granted authority to
adopt and prescribe all necessary rules and regulations by which to conduct business.
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SECTION FOUR: This Resolution shall take effect on and after its passage.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS r ` DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2010.
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