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Ordinance No. 2011-130-142, adopted July 25, 2011.
COMPOSITION
The Board shall be composed of nine (9) members appointed by the Council. Of the nine members, five (5) shall be representatives of a minority business enterprise, two (2) shall be representatives of lenders or businesses other than a minority business enterprise, one (1) shall be a Section 3 Contractor representative and one (1) shall be either an at-large resident of the city or a member of the Council. The Council and the Mayor shall submit to the City Clerk all of their initial nominees for the Board within 30 days after the adoption of this ordinance. The Council shall nominate: (1) three members who are representatives of a minority business enterprise (2) one member who shall be a representative of lenders or businesses other than a MBE (3) one member who is an at-large resident of the city or a member of the Council The Mayor shall nominate: (4) two members who are representatives of a minority business enterprise (5) one member who shall be a representative of lenders or businesses other than a MBE (6) one member who shall be a Section 3 contractor representative The Board may elect from its membership a chairman and other officers it deems necessary in accordance with its rules of procedure or bylaws. (Assigned to the Finance & Economic Development Standing Committee)
TERM OF OFFICE
Of the members initially appointed, three shall serve for terms of three years, three for terms of two years and three for terms of one year. Thereafter, all members shall be appointed for terms of three (3) years. Upon the expiration of a member’s term of office, that member shall continue to hold office until the successor thereof is appointed and qualified. Any vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as provided in this subsection. All other aspects of the Bo
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Length of Terms
Variable Length
OBLIGATION
The Board shall provide advice and recommendations to the City Council and the Mayor on matters concerning the following: (1) A minority business enterprise and emerging small business strategic plan that addresses the ways in which the City’s procurement policies regarding contract goals may be reformed and expansion of business opportunities for minority business enterprises and emerging small businesses beyond the construction industry. (2) Lending and finance options for minority business enterprises and emerging small businesses to build investment capital and the feasibility of establishing an incentive fund to attract minority business enterprises and emerging small businesses to the City. (3) A business recruitment strategy for minority business enterprises and emerging small businesses that addresses networking and marketing initiatives that bring new job opportunities, tax revenues, business and workforce development resources and regionally competitive businesses to the City. (4) Performance evaluations and compliance monitoring for organizations receiving funds from the City and the imposition of requirements that such organizations present business plans, quarterly performance reports and express goals for minority business enterprise participation. (5) Improvements to the Office of Minority Business Development strategy designed to advance the annual minority business and emerging small business goals of the City and a schedule pursuant to which the Office of Minority Business Development shall report to the Council and the Mayor concerning such office’s progress. The Board shall provide a report of the Board’s advice and recommendations upon the request of either the City Council or the Mayor. The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer shall provide the necessary support for the Board. The Board shall meet no less than four times annually and shall keep minutes in accordance with the requirements of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Board may adopt rules of procedure or bylaws not inconsistent with this division or other applicable law to govern the conduct of its meetings and affairs.
REQUIREMENTS
MEETING LOCATION
Meets every fourth Monday on the 5th Floor Large Conference at 3 p.m.
MEETING TIME
https://www.rva.gov/mbd/advisory-board September 20, 2021 October 25, 2021 November 22, 2021
Oath Required
Date Abolished
