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Individuals Needed
for Town of Wayland
Economic Development Committee
Must Be Wayland Resident
The Board of Selectmen has asked the Wayland Business Association if any of our members would like to participate on a committee to evaluate economic development issues and opportunities in the town of Wayland.
While the Board of Selectmen are looking for candidates with experience in one or more fields related to economic activities, the only strict requirement is that you must be a registered voter in Wayland. The WBA executive board would like to know if any member is interested in being a part of the committee. While members are free to pursue the position on their own, the WBA would like to support the efforts of members to become a part of this important committee.
If you'd plan to apply, please contact Michael Abend at mabend@extended-family.net.
The following is the resolution establishing an economic development committee. Individuals with professional expertise in the following areas will be given preference: Commercial real estate financing or development; real estate law; utilities or technology; marketing or merchandising; business or non-profit organization development; training and education; business owners; or participation in business associations and organizations.
Letters of interest and statements of qualifications/resumes should be sent to the Selectmen's Office at Town Building, 41 Cochituate Road, Wayland, MA 01778 or by email to Fred Turkington at fturkington@wayland.ma.us.
Resolution Establishing an Economic Development Committee
MOTION:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Selectmen establish an Economic Development Committee to advise the Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee, Planning Board and other land-use regulatory and advisory committees on matters related to economic development and to support, promote, encourage and advocate projects that expand the Town’s commercial tax base in a manner that strengthens the local economy and diversifies the tax base consistent with the character of our community. The committee shall work to maintain inter-board relationships to effectively address emergent issues with other committees from a business perspective through the appointment of liaisons to other land-use regulatory and advisory committees.
The committee shall be comprised of seven (7) members appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the Board of Selectmen for terms of three (3) years, with preference given to individuals with professional expertise in commercial real estate financing or development; real estate law; utilities or technology; marketing or merchandising; business or non-profit organization development; training and education; business owners; or participation in business associations and organizations. The Town Planner and Town Administrator shall serve ex officio without the right to vote and his/her presence shall not be counted in determining a quorum. Initially, two (2) members shall be appointed for one (1) year, two (2) members shall be appointed for two (2) years, and three (3) members shall be appointed for three (3) years to establish staggered, three-year (3) terms.
The purpose of the committee shall be to:
- To identify changing economic trends and development resources available to town boards and commissions;
- To develop and advocate for an economic development strategy that maximizes commercial property tax revenues and generates employment opportunities as part of a broader, long-range strategic plan for the community as established by the Board of Selectmen;
- To continuously review town by-laws, regulations and zones for consistency with the Town’s economic development goals, and to make any applicable recommendations to improve permitting, licensing and regulatory functions to the appropriate board or commission;
- To promote streamlining of the Town’s regulatory processes as related to commercial development;
- To advocate for state and Federal legislation and regulations that advance economic development in Wayland;
- To work with staff to obtain Federal and state grant funds to further the economic development strategy; and,
- To support and encourage new businesses seeking to locate in Wayland and existing businesses seeking to remain or expand in Wayland.
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