Legislation to create an International Trade and Investment Authority to focus on creating business opportunities and jobs through promoting Philadelphia-based trade with other nations and encourage foreign investment in Philadelphia.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter establishing and defining the responsibilities of the International Trade and Investment Authority; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
Sponsors: Councilmember Oh