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<br />BUSINESS CALENDAR <br /> <br />- The need for flexibility <br />- Providing information, agendas, etc. that empower Board members and <br />precludes putting them in the role of being a "rubber stamp" for the City or <br />staff. "We need to know why decisions are made." <br />- Clear, effective communication <br /> <br />d) Conducting a survey of the Board members to determine what is expected of <br />staff and the use of SAEC resources <br /> <br />3. HUD Guidelines: Following discussion, the Board agreed that it will "Stay the course <br />with HUD guidelines and our current business strategy which focuses on <br />economic development." <br /> <br />4. SAEC Board Performance Expectations: Following discussion, it was agreed that in <br />order to help the Board function more effectively that there should be at least "minimal <br />performance expectations." Accordingly, the Board adopted the following standards. <br />Board members will: <br /> <br />a) Participate on the Board and at least one Task Force. (Board members may <br />participate on more than one task force if they desire.) <br />b) Attend a minimum of 75% of all scheduled meetings (Le. 75% of the total number <br />of combined Board and Task Force meetings) <br />c) There will be no "excused absences" <br />d) Represent the general greater good of the Empowerment Zone and City of Santa <br />Ana <br />e) Provide professional skills and expertise to help achieve the goals of the SAEC <br />Business Plan <br />f) Recognize that the focus of the SAEC has changed from providing funds to the <br />community for social service programs to providing economic development <br />strategies and self-sustaining programs (Le. the SAEC is not primarily a pass- <br />through for federal funds at this time) <br />g) Promote the Empowerment Zone and the tax incentives offered through the Zone <br />whenever possible <br />h) Maintain a professional, respectful, courteous manner with fellow Board <br />members, staff and the community <br /> <br />Action Item: It was agreed that the Budget and Program Task Force would explore <br />changing the SAEC Articles of Incorporation to allow for changing designated seats on <br />the Board. It may be necessary to change designated seats in the event there are <br />organizations that cannot or do not provide representatives that can achieve the Board <br />performance expectations. <br /> <br />+ HUD and Future Funding <br />1. Judy Mize, HUD official for the Department of Renewal Communities reported that <br />requests are currently being brought before the White House to extend EZ funding. <br />However, the future status of funding is uncertain due to the presidential election. <br />2. Following the Q and A with Judy Mize, it was agreed that SAEC staff would explore and <br />report back to the Board on the pros and cons of changing the Empowerment Zone <br />boundaries. <br /> <br />+ SAEC 2005 Business Plan <br /> <br />SAEC BOARD RETREAT MINUTES <br /> <br />3 <br /> <br />OCTOBER 13, 2004 <br />