Jamestown (CSi) A Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation is reviewing how to streamline the economic development agency’s processes. The subcommittee met Thursday and discussed changes to the organization’s bylaws and procedures.

Subcommittee member, Lorrie Pavlicek, says the intent is to look for ways to expedite the process while still doing the due diligence necessary for the proper use of public funds.

The subcommittee is preparing a questionnaire for the JSDC Board of Directors concerning topics related to the board’s size and whether to continue utilizing the JSDC Executive Committee to screen applications before review by the full board of directors.

The JSDC Board of Directors is currently made up of five designated board members and 10 elected members.

Board members will be questioned on the size of the board, if the board allows for diversity in members and whether the size of the board discourages discussion.

JSDC Board members will also be questioned about the JSDC Executive Committee’s role. The committee reviews all applications for economic incentives and makes a recommendation to the JSDC Board of Directors. The board of directors then moves on the application before it is forwarded to the Jamestown City Council and Stutsman County Commission for action. The City Council and County Commission must approve the incentive package before incentives can be given to a prospective business.

Jamestown Mayor Katie Andersen, a subcommittee member, said she would like to streamline the process which currently can have a business proposal presented to four different boards before getting approval.

The board size and executive committee will be discussed at the October 5, 2015 executive committee meeting.