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 any commission with a vacancy, 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.

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