Subject:
Title
Request Approval to Amend Town Business Liaison Committee Resolution & Bylaws
Body
DATE(S) OF PRIOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THIS ISSUE:
December 2012
September 27, 2021
September 23, 2024
EXPLANATION AND SUMMARY:
The TBLC was established by the Town Council in November 1982 to foster collaboration between local businesses and government. Its charter has been revised in December 2012 and September 2021, the latter including a provision for biennial reviews.
Proposed Changes: On September 23, 2024, the TBLC discussed updates to its charter with the Town Council which include:
• Increasing the number of resident members from two to up to three.
• Removing the Executive Director of the Vienna Business Association as an ex-officio member.
• Clarifying TBLC's objectives to enhance its partnership with the Economic Development Department.
• Changing the review schedule from biennial to “as necessary.”
• Eliminating reappointment term limits for consecutive service.
• Removing the requirement for attendance notice to the TBLC Chair and Economic Development Department.
Note: The TBLC Electronic Participation Policy is attached for reference, with no proposed changes.
Strategic Plan Initiative:
1. Vienna as an influential and well-governed community.
2. Vienna as an engaged community.
Board or Commission of Interest: Town Business Liaison Committee
Departmental Recommendation: Recommend Approval.
Finance Recommendation: N/A
Purchasing Recommendation: N/A
Town Attorney Recommendation: The Town Council may consider revisions and amendments to the Town Business Liaison Committee Resolution in its discretion.
Town Manager's Recommendation: I recommend the Town Council approve the amendments to the Town Business Liaison Committee Resolution, as presented.
PROPOSED/SUGGESTED MOTION
Recommended Action
"I move to approve the amendments to the Town Business Liaison Committee Resolution and Bylaws as submitted.”
Or
Other action deemed necessary by Council.