The mission of the new Council Economic Development Committee (CEDC) would be to advise Council on factors affecting businesses in Hayward and the economic health of the community, including but not limited to business retention, business attraction, business development and design, growth of and activity in the Downtown and other business areas, and other factors affecting economic growth and vitality of Hayward. This would incorporate review of proposed projects that include commercial or retail aspects, or which should include those aspects, and review of planned business generating events. The CEDC would also act as a body to which staff could turn for in-depth discussion and input on business related issues as they are developing reports and recommendations for Council.
Membership:
Seven members (4 public and 3 Council Members)
- Michael Sweeney
- Barbara Halliday
- Francisco Zermeño
- Christopher Lam (to be appointed on September 14, 2010)
- Terri Swartz (to be appointed on September 14, 2010)
- Kanti Patel (to be appointed on September 14, 2010)
- Waseem Khan (to be appointed on September 14, 2010)
Meeting Schedule:
Monthly - 1st Monday - 4:00 pm – City Hall, Room 4A
Qualifications:
Community representatives must be residents of Hayward, own/operate a
business in Hayward, be senior management at a corporate business in Hayward, or be formally affiliated with and represent another entity or agency concerned with economic development in the City of Hayward (e.g., the Chamber of Commerce, the Business Improvement Association, CSU-EB, the Latino Roundtable, or other formally constituted and functioning business groups within the City.)
To apply:
Submit completed application to:
City Clerk's Office
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
Interviews with the Mayor and City Council are generally held once a year in June when applicants are selected to fill vacancies.
For more information, please call
Economic Development Coordinator at 510-583-4236
To apply, contact City Clerk's Office at 510-583-4400
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