ARTICLE II. - DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Part of the Code of Ordinances of West Warwick, RI.
The text
Sec. 13-23. - Created; membership; terms.#
There is hereby created a nonpartisan development commission to be known as the town development commission, consisting of seven members from the community. Initially, the members of the town council shall appoint two members for four years, two members for three years, two members for two years, and one member for one year. They shall serve until their successors have been appointed. Their successors shall be appointed to four-year terms from the expiration of the term of their respective predecessors in office by the town council. Vacancies in an unexpired term shall be filled by the town council for the remainder of such term.
(Code 1970, § 13-16; Res. of 9-18-1968, § 1)
Sec. 13-24. - Duties, cooperation with other agencies.#
(a)
The development commission shall promote, aid, and assist in the development, expansion and location of industry and business in the town for the purpose of establishing an equitable balance between commercial and residential property. It may make surveys and compile statistics in furtherance of the purposes set forth herein.
(b)
The commission shall perform other duties not inconsistent with the purposes of this article.
(c)
The commission shall cooperate with the planning board, redevelopment agency, citizens' advisory committee, and all other departments of the town requiring its aid, counsel and advice.
(d)
The commission shall have access to all available plans, records, surveys, and other information on file with any town department, and may call upon them for aid, advice and assistance. It may also act as a liaison between the town, state and federal agencies on such matters as may be authorized by the town council.
(Code 1970, § 13-17; Res. of 9-18-1968, §§ 2, 3)
Sec. 13-25. - Reports, recommendations.#
The development commission shall make an annual report to the town council in February of each year. It may make such recommendations as it deems necessary and advisable for the best interests of the town.
(Code 1970, § 13-18; Res. of 9-18-1968, § 4)
Sec. 13-26. - Officers.#
The development commission shall annually elect its own chairperson, vice-chairperson and secretary-treasurer from its members.
(Code 1970, § 13-19; Res. of 9-18-1968, § 5)
Sec. 13-27. - Bylaws.#
The commission may adopt bylaws covering its procedures not inconsistent with the provisions of this article, and shall submit copies of same to the town council.
(Code 1970, § 13-20; Res. of 9-1-1968, § 6)