North Hastings Economic Development Committee

The North Hastings Economic Development Committee gives oversight to this website and thanks you for visiting us online today. If you would like to know more about us, read our Mission Statement and Terms of Reference provided below.

Mission Statement

In co-operation with the Hastings County Economic Development Office and with its own member organizations, the North Hastings Economic Development Committee will act as a catalyst to encourage and strengthen economic development in North Hastings.

Terms of Reference

Goals

• To ensure the continuation of the existing economic base of the area and to seek, encourage and assist viable future economic growth.
• To work in tandem with the initiatives of the Hastings County Economic Development office and Committee.
• To support collaboration with community, business and municipal groups and interests, and to act as a forum for mutually beneficial ideas, actions and information.
• To seek opportunities and to work with appropriate agencies to encourage new economic growth.
• To develop and operate programs which will ensure a workforce capable of serving both the current economic base and future economic growth.
• To work with the appropriate agencies to encourage financial investment in existing and new economic ventures.
• To liaise with existing businesses.
• To support community led solutions to identified economic issues.
   

Membership

Membership shall be invited to reflect all the municipalities of North Hastings as well as those of government, business/enterprises, and community organizations devoted to or concerned with the economic strength of the area.
Members shall serve at the pleasure of their respective organizations and will report back to those groups.
Members are expected to attend meetings on a regular basis; work cooperatively with NHEDC; represent their organization; act honestly and in good faith; and maintain the confidences of the committee.

Structure

An open Annual General Meeting shall be held each January.
Members of NHEDC shall annually elect a Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer and two members at large to act as the executive/steering committee.
At the pleasure of the members the elected officers may serve for two years.
Steering Group – shall serve as a sounding board and coordinating body between meetings of the full group.
The Chair - shall preside as Chair of the Board; report to each Annual Meeting of the
Members - assist in preparing an agenda and supervise that it is followed; perform such other duties as may be determined by the Board.
Vice Chair - in the absence of the Chair, the Vice Chair shall chair Meetings of the Board and perform the duties of the Chair as necessary.
Treasurer - the Treasurer shall maintain and report a financial overview and ensure the proper financial records and procedures are maintained.

Voting

Each member present at a meeting of the Board shall have one vote.
The Chair normally shall not vote but may cast a deciding vote to break a tie.

Finances and Accountability

NHEDC is not an income generating organization and must rely upon its member organizations, municipal governments, the County of Hastings, CFDC and various granting agencies for financial support. It is the responsibility of the Treasurer to maintain financial records in such a manner to be accurate, open and available to funders.

Meeting Times and Locations

Meetings shall be held on a set day and time as may be determined by NHEDC or at the call of the Chair. The location of the meetings will be determined and announced by the Chair.

Record Of Meetings

The Chair shall ensure that an agreed written record of each meeting is kept and forwarded to the members.