The seven person Economic Development Commission works with city staff in
monitoring, evaluating and recommending modifications to the economic
development program, which is aimed at attracting new businesses, retaining
existing businesses, and stimulating the expansion of existing businesses
within the City of Duarte.

Meetings are open to the public and held on the first Wednesday of February,
April, June, August, October and December at 7:00 pm in the Duarte Community
Center Lounge. Of the seven members, four members shall be appointed from
candidates who are residents of the city; Three members, not be required to
be residents of the city, shall be appointed from candidates who are
business owners or operators nominated or recommended by the Duarte Chamber
of Commerce.

To be eligible for appointment as a member of the commission, candidates
must meet all of the following requirements:
(1) Have no felony convictions; and
(2) File a city application, which shall include a written statement of not
more than two hundred words describing background, qualifications, and
objectives in serving as a member of the commission. 

A resume may supplement the written statement.

Agenda