19790206 r-79-1RESOLUTION NO. R-79-1
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A
CITY/GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY/
BUSINESS COMMUNITY
COORDINATING COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, George Mason University has proven to be a
valuable resource in past associations with the City of Fairfax
and the City's business community, and
WHEREAS, George Mason University is growing and develop-
ing more diverse programs of great potential value to the City
of Fairfax, its citizens and the business community, and
WHEREAS, Fairfax City, the City's business community
(as represented by the City of Fairfax Chamber of Commerce)
and George Mason University have cooperated productively on
past projects of mutual interest such as results oriented
economic surveys, improvement of physical facilities including
the upgrading of the City's water system and the provision of
recreation opportunities, and
WHEREAS, there is now the opportunity to improve upon
past cooperative ventures to benefit George Mason University,
the City and the business co~m~unity, and
WHEREAS, it appears that a committee is needed to
coordinate this cooperation,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a City/George Mason
University/Business Community Coordinating Committee be appointed
and tasked to:
A. Make recommendations to the City Council on how
present and future George Mason University resources
could be used to enhance the economy of the community
and benefit the university.
B. Make recommendations to the City Council regarding
what the proper roles of City government, citizens
and the business community should be in this cooperative
venture.
#. The Chairman of The CUB Committee shall be selected by the Commission
from the City Council members, shall serve for one year at a time, and shall be pre-
cluded from self-succession.
5. The Committee is charged with all tasks included in the :Iuly 10, 1979,
memorandum from CUB to the Mayor of Fairfax City. It is not limited, however, to
only these tasks; other related aspects may be suggested by the City Council, George
Mason University and the Chamber of Commerce. The City Manager or designee shall
prepare a quarterly report commencing I December 1982, of CUB activities for dis-
simination to CUB and Council members.
Adopted: August 10, 1982
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ATTEST:
~ctting~:ity Clerk
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