Economic Development Commission

Meetings

The Porter Economic Development Commission meets on an as-needed basis at Porter Town Hall, 303 Franklin Street, Porter, IN 46304.

Members & Composition

The Economic Development Commission has 3 members. There are no party affiliation requirements. Term length shall be per IC 36-7-12.

One (1) member is appointed by the Town Council
One (1) member is appointed by the Town Council president
One (1) member is appointed by the Porter County Council

Duties

The financing of single, identified economic development or pollution control facilities and the provision of a program to finance multiple, unidentified economic development or pollution control facilities that promote a substantial likelihood of:
(1) creating or retaining opportunities for gainful employment;
(2) creating business opportunities;
(3) providing reliable water services;
(4) the abatement, reduction, or prevention of pollution; or
(5) the removal or treatment of substances in materials being processed that otherwise would cause pollution when used; serve a public purpose and will be of benefit to the health or general welfare of the unit proposing to issue bonds for the financing or program or of the unit where the facilities that are to be financed are located.