Discussion Part 1: Explore the Internet for the following information about economic development committees. Note that some information you find may be generic and, therefore, you need to extrapolate into the field of economic development.  

Roles and responsibilities of volunteer committees 

 Process to become a committee volunteer 

 How committees function 

 Decision-making models  

Executive positions within committees and their responsibilities 

 Legal risks and liability mitigation 

 Financial responsibilities  

Bylaws and policy development 

 

Discussion Part 2: Explore the Internet for examples of economic development bylaws. 

The most likely source of this information is through municipal websites. Review the content of these bylaws and the linkages between the municipality and the economic development committee. 

 What key categories of information are contained within the bylaws?  

How does a person become a member of an economic development committee?  

Who does the economic development committee report to and who are they accountable to? 

What are the roles and responsibilities of the economic development committee? 

 Who is responsible for the economic development budget? 

 

Please provide references.