Amending Article IV, Section 4 - Economic Development as a Standing Committee (White Book)

AMEND Article IV, Section 4 of the White Book to insert Economic Development after Community Coordination and insert Health after Freedom Fund; and

AMEND Article IV, Section 5, paragraph (d) to include the Economic Development Committee as a Standing Committee with the following description:

The Committee on Economic Development shall implement local efforts and support national programs to preserve and expand economic empowerment among African-Americans and other communities of color by (1) researching and establishing relationships with private and public entities; (2) supporting the work of the National Office in monitoring the progress and activity of private and public entities designated by national programs; and (3) implementing local efforts to promote the growth of business ownership; (4) increasing employment and job creation; and (5) encouraging business development and homeownership opportunities.