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Appoint Kathleen Lara to the Industrial Development Agency Board
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY LEGISLATORS DOHERTY AND BROOKS 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, Recent retirements / 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 Kathleen Lara, of the Town of Thompson to fill a vacancy on the IDA board; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these appointments shall become effective immediately.
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