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Business Incubator Management Advisory Committee

Chair:  Deborah Clifford
Vice Chair:  Richard Jorge
Secretary:  Brad Robertson

Staff Rep.: Judy Selvig, Director of Economic Development and Tourism - 905-885-2004

Council Rep.:  Deputy Mayor Jeff Gilmer - 905-753-2685

Terms of Reference

Mandate:

The mandate: of the Business Incubator Management Advisory Committee is as follows:

1.1  To review business plans and provide recommendations to the incubator landlord through staff on proposed tenants based on business plans provided and business compatibility to the overall incubator program; and 

1.2  To act in an advisory capacity for matters related to the management, contractual obligations and strategic development of the Business Incubator operations, programs and other related initiatives and opportunities brought forward by the staff of the Economic Development & Tourism Department; and 

1.3  To advise Council on matters relating to the maintenance and further development of a strong and viable business incubator program within the Municipality of Port Hope.  

Objective:

The Business Incubator Management Advisory Committee has been established to support the business incubator tenancy selection process and to monitor the landlord tenant agreements to ensure they are adhered to and advise Port Hope Municipal Council with respect to incubator agreement issues.

Goals:

1.1   The Committee will regularly review potential tenant's business plans as they are submitted to evaluate and recommend potential new business tenants for the landlords' consideration.

1.2   The Committee shall review, advise and recommend to Council and Staff the adoption of policies and procedures relating to the management and strategic direction of the business incubator.

1.3   The Committee shall review, advise and make recommendations as referred to them by Council or staff on issues related to Community Adjustment Funds Agreement, Landlord agreement and tenant agreements.

1.4   The Committee will advocate the benefits of the incubator to potential tenants and new start up businesses who are considering use of the business incubator. This advocacy will be based on the professional mentoring, economic and environmental benefits of the incubator to the potential new business.

1.5   The Committee shall assist when possible, the Staff of the Economic Development & Tourism Department to ensure all programs and services is accessible and attains the expected level of qualities to the tenants of the business incubator.

1.6   The Committee shall annually review and make recommendations regarding the Committee's mandate.

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By-law Number (23-2011) - Being a By-law to to Establish and Adopt the Terms of Reference for the Business Incubator Management Advisory Committee