PURPOSE: To promote the formation and growth of the Main Street Milwaukee Program and coordinate the provision of financial support to designated districts from City grant and loan prograns and privately-funded programs administered by the Local Initiatives Support Corporation.
COMPOSITION: Nine members: Three members appointed by the Common Council President, one of whom must be the chair of the Community and Economic Development Committee serving ex officio; three members appointed by the Mayor, one of whom must be a community leader with community development experience and one of whom must be a small business owner; three members appointed by the Local Initiatives Support Corporation. All members, except the chair of the Community and Economic Development Committee, are subject to confirmation by the Common Council and serve three-year terms.
A majority of the members must be residents of the City or own or operate businesses within the City.
A member who is not an elected official continues to serve after the completion of his or her term until reappointed or until a successor has been appointed.
Due to the nature of the business conducted by this body, members are required to file a Statement of Economic Interests with the Board of Ethics.
CREATING AUTHORITY: Section 320-19 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances.
SALARY: None.
STAFFING: Abra Fortson, Department of City Development, 286-5617
LAST UPDATED: April 20, 2012 -- BODY TERMINATED APRIL 11, 2012 (CCFN 111485)