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Appoint a member to the Industrial Development Agency (IDA) Board
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE SULLIVAN COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan (“County”) and the Industrial Development agency have enjoyed a long and mutually beneficial relationship; and
WHEREAS, the Industrial Development Agency attracts economic development projects which promote job creation in Sullivan County; and
WHEREAS: The By-Laws of the Industrial Development Agency provides to its Administration by a Board Nine (9) Directors; and
WHEREAS, a recent resignation has created an open seat on the Board of Directors of the IDA; and
WHEREAS: The IDA functions most effectively when all Board seats are occupied; and
WHEREAS: The Sullivan County IDA, has a tradition of including among its Directors both Community and Business Leaders from across Sullivan County; and
WHERAS: The Sullivan County Legislature seeks to appoint Community Members who have a demonstrated committed to their community as well as a record of successfully developing and maintaining businesses in Sullivan County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Legislature of Sullivan County hereby appoints Edward Sykes to fill a vacancy on the IDA board; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this appointment shall become effective immediately.
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