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Development Authority
Consists of twelve members. These members include the Economic Development Committee (EDC) and six other members appointed by City Council. Members shall include representatives of business, industry, and labor.

See WV Code Article 12, Chapter 7 for qualifications.

Terms are for three years.

Duties, Power & Authority:

(1) Elect its own officers; make and adopt rules & regulations;
(2) Enter into contracts and do anything for the purpose of promoting, developing and advancing business, prosperity, and economic welfare of the City;
(3) Amend or supplement contracts or leases;
(4) Operate, maintain buildings and structures, delegate any authority given to it by law to any of its officers, committees, agents or employees;
(5) Apply for, receive and use grants-in-aid, donations, contributions; acquire and dispose of property;
(6) Raise funds for issuance of revenue bonds

Meets first Tuesday of each month when necessary (7:00pm)

Current Members:

Okey J. Bowers, Jr. (EDC/BBC)
162 Ridgeway Drive
Appt 9/8/03
Term Expires 10/01/13

Robert Rector
50 Maple Lake
Appt 9/8/03
Term Expires 10/01/13

Sharron Stephens
110 Vista Drive
Appt 9/8/03
Term Expires 10/01/13

William Haller
113 Allison Avenue
Appt 9/8/03
Term Expires 10/01/14

Drew Pomeroy
3002 Dogwood Drive
Appt 9/26/11
Term Expires 10/01/14

Joe Murphy
522 Stout Street
Appt 7/30/07
Term Expires 10/01/14

Jeff Smell
215 Faris Avenue
Appt 09/26/11 (to unexpired term)
Term Expires 10/01/12

Walter Barth (BBC)
32 Crestview Terrace
Appt 9/8/03
Term Expires 10/01/12

Bridget Furbee (EDC/BBC)
808 Stout Street
Appt 9/8/03
Term Expires 10/01/12

Mario Blount (EDC/Council Rep)
754 Bright Ridge Drive
Appt 7/30/07
Term Expires (Council Rep)

John Stogran
14 Wakefield Street
Appt 9/8/03
Term Expires 10/01/12

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