The purpose of the Committee in accordance with U.S. Economic Development Administration Guidelines for Economic Development Districts (1992) is to oversee and guide District-wide economic development planning. The Committee, through the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Plan or other appropriate mechanism will develop strategies to address economic development issues, including the diversification of the District economy and job expansion. Members will share information, advise the Economic Development District on areas of economic data development, and create a consensus plan of action that will be used to update the CEDS plan of the Treasure Coast Economic Development District.

Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council as the Economic Development District

www.tcrpc.org

Membership on the CEDS Committee is based on the following:  First, there are to be five (5) appointees from each of the four counties of the Treasure Coast Region (Indian River, Martin, Palm Beach and St. Lucie) that participate in the activities of the Treasure Coast Economic Development District.  Second, Committee members should be drawn from the range of groups noted below: 

a.            Local Government Representatives

b.            Chambers of Commerce

c.            Special purpose economic development agencies and councils

d.            Workforce development boards

e.            Other Industry Representatives

Terms are at the discretion of each County Commission

A quorum shall be defined as either:  1) a minimum of 2 members from each of the four participating counties for a total of 8 members or 2) a minimum of 7 members.  When a quorum is present, a majority of those present may take action on matters properly presented at the meeting.

Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council

421 SW Camden Avenue

Stuart, Florida 34994

Stephanie Heidt, AICP

Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council

Economic Development and Intergovernmental Programs Director

Cell: 772.475.3863 Office: 772.221.4060

sheidt@tcrpc.org

The CEDS Committee is comprised of five appointees and their alternates from each of the following four Treasure Coast counties:  Indian River, Martin, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie. Following are St. Lucie County members: