7. EDSR 07-11-2011 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Item # 7 MEMORANDUM .~..1~~ TO: Economic Development Authority FROM: Annie Deckert, Director of Economic Development DATE: 11 July 2011 SUBJECT: Discussion on hiring process of Assistant Economic Development Director ATTACHMENTS • Bylaws of the Economic Development Authority At the June 13``' Economic Development Authority meeting, the EDA directed staff to look into the EDA's involvement in the hiring process of the Assistant Economic Development Director. Article 3.4 of the EDA Bylaws state: 3.4) Sta -The Authority shall appoint an Executive Director and such other staff as it deems necessary to carry out the business of the Authority, and may determine their duties, qualifications, and compensation. Staff spoke with attorney Jenny Boulton of Kennedy Graven for clarification on the process. The Bylaws are consistent with state statute and authorize the EDA to appoint staff and determine their duties, qualifications and compensation. Meaning, as long as it's within the EDA budget, the law and Bylaws indicate the EDA can make the final decision. The EDA budget is submitted annually for City Council approval. Historically, the economic development assistant position has been interviewed by a committee comprised of the Director of Economic Development, a human resource representative and one or two other representatives from the Community Development department. The final decision has been made by the City Council, with recommendation from the Director of Economic Development. The position posting for the Assistant Economic Development Director closed on July 7`'' A verbal update will be given on the status of this process.