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1 ' The CSLE will engage existing institutions, small businesses and the community as a whole in its efforts to raise awareness of the importance of supporting local businesses and creating an environment in which entrepreneurs, creativity and innovation thrive and a clearly discernable and desirable sense of "place" is apparent. Initially, CSLE members are appointed for one or two -year terms and may be reappointed for an additional term with rotations that ensure continuity with new members joining experienced members. The membership selection process shall strive to consider racial, socioeconomic, ethnic and geographic diversity. Tasks and Meetinas The CSLE is given broad latitude in addressing its charge, however, the following specific tasks ' must be performed: 1. Elect from among its members by a simple majority vote a chairman. ' 2. Elect from among its members by a simple majority vote a vice - chairman. 3. Meet at least on a quarterly basis. 4. Develop and adopt bylaws. ' 5. Develop a mission statement. 6. Oversee research 7. Establish goals and develop a plan for achieving the charge. 8. Form standing committees and/or issues committees to perform the work of the CSLE and to ' include additional stakeholders. 9. Report findings and recommendations to Board of Commissioners at least annually. CSLE members are expected to attend all meetings and the Board of Commissioners' attendance policy for boards, committees and commissions applies. The CSLE shall hold regularly scheduled meetings that are publicly announced in advance and subject to the general statutes governing public meetings and public records. All regularly scheduled meetings will include a reasonable allotment of time for community input. ' Special meetings may be called by the chairman. The purpose of the meeting shall be stated and proper notice given. Support for meeting organization, logistics and minute taking will be provided by staff. Duties of Officers This list of duties may be expanded through the bylaws. Chairman • Develop meeting agendas with staff and preside over the CSLE meetings. • Serve as the main liaison between the Council and government representatives. ' • Represent the CSLE to the community. • Ensure the Council acts in accordance with policies and mission. • Facilitate consensus decision - making whenever possible. • Commit to keeping the work of the FSC going between meetings. Vice- Chairman • Assume duties of chairperson in his /her absence. 1 G -5 Attachment number 1 Page 292