Economic Development Advisory Commission

Commissioners are residents that, through their volunteer efforts, play an integral role in the growth and development of their city. Volunteers serving on the City's Commissions apply their unique knowledge and experiences to the issues and the needs of the City. They function as a focus group from within the community and create ideas to assist the City Council in shaping legislative policy.

Meetings

Advisory commissions will not have standing monthly meetings but will meet to work on matters specifically assigned by the City Council, either as part of an annual work plan or by separate resolution. 

Meetings will be noticed in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, with agendas posted to the Event Calendar on the:

• City's website
• University Place Library, 3609 Market Place West
• City Hall

When meetings are held, they will be scheduled for the following time, and the location will be indicated on the agenda and the City's website:

• 4th Thursday of the month
• 8 a.m.
  

Members

Duties & Responsibilities

The Economic Development Advisory Commission is an advisory commission comprised of seven citizens that advocate for the implementation of the Economic Development Strategic Action Plan as adopted by the City Council. It serves as a sounding board for various business community interests, and as the "eyes and ears" for the City in the business community. 

In addition, the Commission will, as necessary, participate in community outreach efforts to communicate economic development initiatives that impact the University Place community.

Application Packet for Economic Development Advisory Commission