The mandate of the Economic Development Advisory Committee shall be as follows:

·   Provide support in the implementation of the Growing North Durham: Rural Economic Development Plan (2023-2027);

·   Undertaking business retention and expansion related activities through the Scugog Business Program, this may include conducting sector specific surveys and advising on actions to support the business community;_

·   Provide comments and feedback of proposed planning policy, regulations or studies related to the downtown, Port Perry Waterfront and employment areas in Scugog; 

·   Identify opportunities to further develop and promote the www.inscugog.ca investment attraction tool to market Scugog as an ideal location for business;

·   Work to develop programs to retain the viability of the existing Downtown Core;

·   Work with the Scugog Chamber of Commerce and Port Perry Business Improvement Area to retain and recognize local business and attract new business;

·   To solicit, assess and act as a sounding board in response to community feedback with respect to service levels, costs, priorities, issues and concerns pertaining to economic development within the community;

·   To support and attract agricultural related business and industry for the Township;

·   To foster community awareness of the Committee's actions;

·   Assist in planning and hosting economic development events, such as the Building Business Forum, and act as ambassador in the local and business community;

·   To enhance efforts to retain Township businesses through providing ongoing encouragement to existing business groups, to foster partnerships, promote and encourage communication, determine problem areas, and identify strategic solutions;

·   Undertake other assignments as may be requested by Council from time to time; and

Participate in annual Township sector (Agricultural and Manufacturing) Roundtables.