§ 2-625. Membership and officers.

(a)

The partnership members shall include the Mayor, or his designee, and ten (10) additional members to be appointed by the Mayor from among the following categories, with consideration given to candidates with demonstrated experience, leadership, involvement and expertise in downtown business, development, planning and activities:

(1)

Representatives of the downtown business community, including, among others, retail sales and services, financial institutions, and professional services;

(2)

Downtown property owners and residents;

(3)

Design, cultural and historic preservation professionals;

(4)

The Downtown Special Services District;

(5)

The Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce;

(6)

The City Department of Planning and Zoning; and,

(7)

The City Office of Economic Development.

(b)

At its formation, and every two (2) years thereafter, the members of the partnership shall elect from its members a Chair, a Vice-chair and a Secretary, each of whom shall hold office until his successor has been elected. The Vice-Chair shall assume the duties of the Chair in case of his absence or inability to serve.

(c)

Of the initial members appointed by the Mayor, four (4) shall be appointed to serve for a term of three (3) years, three (3) shall be appointed to serve for a term of two (2) years, and three (3) shall be appointed to serve for a term of one (1) year. Thereafter, the appointment of all members shall be for a term of three (3) years.

(Ord. No. 707, § 19C-1(b), (c), 7-6-2011)