The economic development advisory board shall carry out the following functions and responsibilities:
Recommend and review on an ongoing basis the city's economic development policies which may pertain to but are not limited to preparation of an economic development strategy, a policy on providing ad valorem tax abatement, granting economic development incentives as permitted by law, establish guidelines for considering the above requests, and study other economic development concerns as determined by the board or requested by the city commission.
For more information about this board, click here: https://library.municode.com/ks/independence/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH2AD_ARTIIIBOCOCO_DIV2ECDEADBO
You can apply electronically at this link: https://www.independenceks.gov/FormCenter/Board-Application-7/Board-Application-47
For a paper application, click here: http://www.independenceks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1601/EDApplication-Due08192019