NOTICE OF THE EDC. A Meeting  The Economic Development Corporation A for the City of Simonton, Texas, willl hold its EDC A Meeting on July 16, 2024 at 6:001 PM: in City Hall, 35011 FM1 1093, Simonton, Texas 77476, for the purpose of considering the following:  1. Call to Order  2. Introduction ofCity Secretary Nanci Mohr  3. By-Laws Review to allow the Board to compare the current EDC Al By-Laws with thel By-Laws  review presented by the City Attorney on June 25  4. Discuss EDCI Budgets 5. Discuss Proposed Projects 6. Discuss Project Reports 7. Next Meeting Date and Time 8. Adjournment  I,t the undersigned, Interim City Secretary of the City of Simonton, do hereby certify that on. 2024 by 5 p.m., I posted a true and correct copy of the above and following notice of the July 12, of Simonton Economic Development (EDC) A Board Special Session Meeting to be held on July City 16, 2024, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Simonton City Hall, which posting was done not less three (3) full  days prior to the date fixed for said meeting. gaubnlins anie Willman, Interim City Secretary  The Economic Development Corporation A may hold an Open or Closed  conference call if an emergency or public necessity exists within the meaning meeting of Section by 551.045 telephone the Open Meetings Act, and the convening at one location of a quorum ofthe City Council is difficult of The Economic Development Corporation A may convene into executive session on any matter related toa any oft the above agenda items for aj purpose, such a closed session is allowed under  ori impossible.  Texas Government Code.  Chapter 551,  Reasonable accommodation, for persons with disabilities attending this meeting will available. Persons with disabilities in need of special assistance at the meeting should please contact be the Secretary at 281-533-9809. Agendas are posted on the City Website at htp./simontonteasgoy. City    5.  CORPORATE BYLAWS OF THE  CITY OF SIMONTON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION  These Bylaws shall govern the affairs of the CITY OF SIMONTON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (the Corporation), a public instrumentality and a non-profit corporation created under Section 4A oft the  Development Corporation Act of 1979, as amended (the Act).  ARTICLEI PURPOSE  Sect, 1: The Corporation acts on behalf of the City of Simonton, Texas int the furtherance oft the public purpose of aiding, promoting, and furthering the economic development oft the City of Simonton, Texas,  (City) and may engage in any activities authorized by the Act.  ARTICLE II POWERS  Sect. 1: The Corporation shall have all the powers, both express and implied, granted to corporations  governed by Sect. 4A oft the Act.  ARTICLE IE OFFICE AND AGENT  Sect. 1: Principal Office The principal office oft the Corporation is City Hall, currently located at 35011 FM 1093, Simonton, Texas. The Corporation may provide for additional offices, or change the location of any office, principal or otherwise, with the approval oft the City Council of Simonton, Texas (the  Council).  Sect. 2: Registered Office and Agent " The Corporation shall have and continuously maintain int the State of Texas a registered office and a registered agent whose office is identical with such registered office, as required by the Act. The Board of Directors may from time to time change the registered office and/or agent with the approval of Council, and provided that proper notification of such change(s) is  given to the Office oft the Secretary of State of the State of Texas.  ARTICLE IV BOARD OF DIRECTORS  Sect. 1: Management - The property and affairs oft the Corporation shall be managed and controlled by a Board of Directors (the Board) subject toi the restrictions imposed by law, by the Articles of Sect. 2: Number -The Board shall consist of five (5) directors who shall be appointed by the Council,  Incorporation, these bylaws, and by the Council.  and shall at all times serve at the will of Council, irrespective of terms.    Sect. 3: Term - The directors shall be appointed for a term not to exceed two (2) years. The Initial term of two (2) of the directors shall terminate June 1, 2010. The Initial term oft three (3) of the directors shall terminate June 1, 2011, The term of any Council member(s) serving as director(s) shall terminate Sect. 4: Quallfications Directors shall be at least eighteen (18)y years of age and residents of Simonton, Texas and/or Fort Bend County, Texas. The Council shall consider an individual's experience, profession, accompishments, and education in appointing directors. Such considerations shall serve the purpose of providing the Board with a varied representation that would best enable itto accomplish its goals and missions, The Board may make recommendations to the Council of Sect. 5: Compensation - Directors shall not receive a salary or any other compensation fori their service as directors. However, directors may be reimbursed fori their actual and reasonable expenses Sect. 6: Duties Directors shall exercise ordinary business judgment in managing the affairs oft the Corporation. In acting in thelr official capacity as directors of the Corporation, directors shall act in good faith and take actions they reasonably believe to bei int the best interest oft the Corporation andt the City, and which are not unlawful or unethical. The Board shall be accountable to the Council for all activities undertake by them, or on their behalf, whether discharged directly by the Board, or by a person, firm,  at such time that they cease tol be a member oft the Council.  individuals for appointment to the Board,  incurred int the performance oft their duties.  corporation, agency, association, or other entity acting on behalf oft the Board.  A. The directors acting as a Board shall be responsible for, but not limited to, thet following: 1. Developing and implementing strategies to bolster the business climate  throughout the City  2. 3.  Developing and implementing strategles which fully utilize their assets for the Utilizing public, private, and academic resources to develop and enhance economic opportunities for the City's citizens and its businesses 4. At all times being prepared to provide an accounting of all monies expended by Providing to Council such reports on the activities of the Corporation as the  economic development oft the City  the Corporation  5.  Council may from time to time request  Sect. 7: Ex-Officio Directors - Council may from time to time appoint ex-officio directors to the Board. The term of office of any appointed ex-officio directors shall expire two years from the date of appointment. Ex-officio directors shall be accorded all the rights and privileges accorded directors with the exception of a voting privilege. Ex-Officio directors, like regular directors, shall at all times serve at Sect. 8: Attendance - Directors should make every effort to attend all regular or special called meetings of the Board. The Council may remove directors absent from meetings on ai regular basis. Sect. 9: Vacancies - The Council shall fill any vacancy occurring on the Board. Any such appointment Sect. 10: Conflicts of Interest - The directors are local public officlals within the meaning of the Texas Government Code. Ifac director has a substantial interest in a business entity or real property that is the subject of deliberation by the Board, the director shall file an executed statement with the secretary of  the will of Council  shall be for the unexpired term of the vacated position.  2    the Corporation stating the nature and extent oft thei interest. Such statements shall bei filed priort to vote or decision upon the matter by the Board, and the interested director shall abstain from any vote any or decision upon the matter, and may be asked to refrain from participation in discussions of the matter Sect. 11: Removal - The Board of Directors and each member thereof serves att the pleasure of the Council, which may remove any director at any time, either with or without cause, and Irrespective of  before the Board for consideration.  terms.  ARTICLE V OFFICERS  Sect. 1: Offices - The officers of the Corporation shall be a president, a vice president, a secretary, and at treasurer, all of whom shall be members oft the Board. The Board may create additional officer positions, define the authorities and duties of such additional positions, and appoint persons to fill such Sect. 2: Election and Term - The officers of the Corporation shall be elected by the Board at the Corporation's organizational meeting, and thereafter annually at the regular annual meeting. Each officer shall hold office until a successor is duly elected, ori the officer vacates his position on the Board for whatever reason. An officer may be elected to succeed himself or herself Int the same office. Sect, 3: Vacancies - A vacancy in any office will be filled by the Board for the unexpired portion oft the Sect. 4: Removal - Any officer may be removed by the Board at any time, with or without cause. The removal of an officer does not constitute removal of such person as a director oft the Corporation. Sect. 5: President = The president shall be the chief executive officer of the Corporation. He shall preside at all Board meetings and generally supervise and control the business affalrs oft the Corporation. The president shall execute all documents and agreements affecting the Corporation, except where such power is expressly delegated to another officer of the Corporation. The president shall appoint the members of all committees, and all committee chairs. The president shall perform other duties that may from time to time be prescribed by the Board, and all duties incident to the office of Sect. 6: Vice President- - When the president is absent, is unable to act, or refuses to act, the vice president shall perform the duties of the president. When acting in place oft the president, the vice president shall have all the powers, privileges, and duties of the president, and be subject to all ofthe Sect. 7: Secretary - The secretary shall be the custodian of the corporate records. The secretary shall record and keep all the votes and minutes oft the meetings of the Board. The secretary shall give notice of all meetings oft the Board and its committees. The Board may delegate to another party the duties of recording of votes and minutes, and the posting of meeting notices. The secretary shall authenticate çorporate documents and affix the seal oft the Corporation as may be required. The secretary shall also perform all duties Incident to the office of secretary, and other duties as may from time tot time be assigned by the Board. In the absence of the president and vice president, the secretary shall call a  positions. No person may hold more than one office at ai time in the Corporation.  officer's term.  president.  limitations and restrictions placed upon the president.  meeting to order and preside until the election of a president pro-tem,  3    Sect. 8: Treasurer- - The treasurer shall, if required by the Board ort the Council, provide bond for the faithful discharge of his/her duties in such at form and amount as the Board or Council may require. The  cost ofs such bond: shall be paid by the Corporation.  Additionally, the treasurer shall:  1. Have charge and custody of, and be responsible for all funds and securities of the Receive and give recelpts for monies due and payable to the Corporation from any Deposit all monies int the name oft the Corporation in banks, trust companies, or other Prepare financial reports at least annually, or ona schedule prescribed byt the Board or  Corporation source depositorles Council  2. 3. 4. 5,  Maintain the financial books and records of the Corporation *  6. Perform other duties as assigned by the Board 7. Perform all duties incident to the office of treasurer  The Board may from time to time delegate to another party those duties of the treasurer it deems Sect. 9: Personnel - The Corporation may establish full-time and/or part-time personnel positions. The Council shal! first approve personnel positions sO created, as well as the salary and other forms of Sect. 10: Executive Director = The Board may employ or contract for the services of an Executive Director to serve as General Manager and Chief Administrative Officer of the Corporation. The Executive Director shall be subject tot the supervision of the Board of Directors and shall perform dutles specifically delegated to him by the Board. The Executive Director shall serve as an ex-officio member  appropriate for delegation.  compensation for any such positions.  of the Board and any other committees created by the Board.  ARTICLE VI MEETINGS  Sect. 1: Notice - The Board shalll be considered a' governmental body" within the meaning of Texas Government Code, Sect. 551.001, and all meetings, notices ofr meetings, and deliberations shall be called, convened, held, conducted, and given in açcordance with the provisions ofl Texas Goverment Code, Chapter 551 (The Texas Open Meetings Act). In addition to the posting of a meeting notice in accordance with these bylaws and the Texas Open Meetings Act, a copy of each regular or annual meeting notice shall be delivered to each Director not less than seventy-two (72) hours before the time oft the meeting. Ameeting notice may be delivered in person, by mail, fax, or email. Anotice by mail shall be deemed delivered when deposited in the United States mail addressed tot the director at his/her address as it appears on the records oft the Corporation. A director may waive such notice in writing at any time before the time of a meeting. Notices for special meetings will likewise be required and be issued to directors in person, by mail, fax, or email in accordance with the above-given provisions may at least seventy-two (72) hours before the date of the meeting, and shall include who called the Sect. 2: Regular Meetings - The Board shall provide for at least three (3) regular meetings annually. The regular meetings shall be convened and adjourned within the City of Simonton, Texas at the principal office oft the Corporation, or at such other locations as the Board may designate so long as  and the purpose of the meeting.  meeting  4    such meetings are likewise convened and adjourned within the City of Simonton, Texas. Annual Sect. 3: Special Meetings = Special meetings of the Board may be called at the request oft the president or any two (2) directors. A person or persons calling the meeting shall fixt the time, date, and location of the meeting. Special meetings shall be convened and adjourned within the City. The person or persons calling the meeting shall notlfy the secretary oft the Corporation of the information Sect. 4: Annual Meeting - An annual meeting of the Corporation shall be held, and such be held during the month of July* of each year. The Board shall designate the time and location meeting oft the Sect. 5: Quorum-1 Three (3) directors shall constitute a quorum fori the transaction of business at any meeting oft the Board. The presence of a director may not be established by proxy. No business shall be conducted, nor shall any action bet taken by the Board, in the absence of a quorum.  meetings may count as one of the above-requlred three (3) meetings.  to required shall  be included in the notice of the meeting.  annual meeting.  Sect. 6: Proxy Voting - A director may not vote by proxy,  Sect. 7: Actions of the Board = The vote of a majority of directors present at a duly-convened at which a quorum is present shall be sufficient to constitute an act of the Board.  meeting  ARTICLE VII COMMITTEES  Sect. 1: Authorization - The president may appoint persons to serve on standing or ad hoc committees. A committee's membership shall contain no less than one (1) or more than two (2) directors, andr may also include members who are not directors oft the Corporation. Committees be charged with specific duties andfor authority, but shall in no case take any action, or assume any may authority not specifically granted to thém by the Board, The Board may terminate any committee or  remove any member at any time, either with or without cause.  Sect. 2: Term - Members of standing committees shall serve until successors are  committee Sect. 3: Rules  appointed, the  is terminated, ora a member is removed or resigns. Vacancies will be flled ini the same  manner as the original appointment.  A. Each committee may adopt rules for its operation consistent with these bylaws B. Ins such cases as a committee serves only as an advisory body, it shall not be subject to the Open Meetings Act or the Open Records Act. Should the committee be empowered with decislon-making authority, or its advice andlor recommendations be deemed tantamount to Board action, it shall then become C. Each committee shall keep regular minutes ofi its meetings and report the same to  and any rules adopted by the Board.  subject to the Texas Open Meetings Act and the Texas  Records Open Act.,  *Amended 07-29-10 the Board.  5    ARTICLE VIlI FISCAL YEAR  Sect. 1: Thet fiscal year of the Corporation shall begin on the first day in October, and end on the last  day in September.  ARTICLE IX FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION  Sect. 1: Investments  A. Corporate funds shall be deposited and maintained in a manner compliant with the provisions of Chapter 2256, Public Funds Investment Act, oft the Texas B. The Corporation shall adopt an investment policy in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 2256, Public Funds Investment. Act, oft the Texas Government Code. Such policy shall be approved by the Council, Likewise, any amendments to the policy shall require approval oft the Council.  Government Code.  Sect. 2: Checks and Drafts - All checks, drafts, or orders fort the payment of money, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness issued int the name oft the Corporation shall be signed by two (2) original signatures. Authorized signatories shall be the directors of the Corporation; additionally, authorized signatories for checks may include, in addition tot the directors, ani individual(s) approved by the Board Sect. 3: Budget- - By August 181 of each year the Corporation shall adopt a proposed annual budget of anticipated revenues and proposed expenditures for the coming fiscal year. The budget shall contain such classifications and be in such a form as may from time to time be prescribed by Council. The Corporation's budget shall be approved by the Council prior toi the expenditure of any budgetary funds, Sect 4: Records and Reports - The Corporation shall at all times malntain financial records ofi its revenues and expenditures, including receipts of all expenditures made. Additionally, the Corporation shall, within ninety (90) days after the end ofi its fiscal year, provide the Council with an Annual Statement of Revenues and Expenditures, along with a summary of all its assets. Sect. 5: Limitation on Expenditures - Council approval will not be required for singular un-budgeted expenditures so long as such singular expenditures do not exceed fourteen percent (14%) of the Corporation's budgeted revenues fort the fiscal year during which such expenditures are made, No purchase of goods or services on behalf of the Corporation shall be made unless previously approved by the Board, or authority has been expressly granted by the Board to make purchase on behalf of the The President shall be authorized to expend an aggregate amount of up to five hundred dollars ($500.00) per month without prior Board approval. Such expenditures will be limited tot those items included on an approved budget and/or approved project of the Corporation. Additionally, the five hundred dollars ($500.00) perr month discretionary expenditures shall be limited to no more than at total of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) during a fiscal year. At such time as the one thousand dollar ($1,000.00) limit may be reached, the Board may choose, by official action, to approve granting additional discretionary expenditure authority; such approval will again be subject to the limitations and  as an authorized signatory(les) for corporate checks.  Corporation.  actions contained above,*  6    The President shall, at the next Board meeting following any such expenditure(s), inform the Board of Sect. 6: Bonds - Any bonds issued by the Corporation shall be in accordance with the Act, and shall not be issued without prior approval of the Council, Likewise, the Corporation shall seek andi take into Sect. 7: Gifts- The Board may accept on behalf of the Corporation any gift or bequest. Special funds shall be established for any funds from government contracts, grants, or gifts that were designated by Sect. 8: Audits - Sec. 8: Audits " The Corporation shall have at financial audt performed annually. Such audit shall include at the least a statement of all revenues and expenditures for the Fiscal Year along with an end-of-Fiscal Year financial statement. The audit shall be performed by an independent third party from the Board of Directors, and such auditor shall be qualified and experienced to perform a financial audit. Each audit shall be submitted to Council. Further, the Council may, from time to time, require an audit by a Certified Public Accountant orf firm, performed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and shall Include a management letter and opinion statement. * Sect. 9: Conflicts ofl Interest- - No Board member, officer, or employee of the Corporation or City or  expenditures made, their purpose, and where applicable, provide ai receipt(s).*  consideration the advice oft the City's bond counsel and/or financial advisor(s). the donor for a specific purpose. All otherf funds shall be general funds.  member of Council may lend money to, or borrow money from, the Corporation.  ARTICLEX TRANSACTIONS  Sect. 1: Contracts  A. The Board may, by official action, authorize any officer or agent of the Corporation to enter into a contract, or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of, oron! behalf oft the Corporation. This authority may be limited to a specific contract or instrument, ori It may extend to any number and type of possible contracts and instruments. B. The Corporation may contract with the City or other entities or persons for financial,  administrative, legal, and other services.  "Added 10-04-11  ARTICLE XI BOOKS AND RECORDS  Sect. 1: Required -The Corporation shall keep and properly maintain correct and complete books and records of account. Such books and records shall be kept at City Hall. The Corporation's books and  records shall include, but not be limited to, the following:  *Amended 10-04-11  A. Copies of all documents filed with the Texas Secretary of State's office, along with originals of all documents received from the Texas Secretary of State's office  7    B. Acopy of the Corporation's bylaws and any amended versions  C. Minutes oft the proceedings of the Board D. Corporate agendas and postings  E. Books, records, accounts, and financial statements pertaining to corporate funds F. Rulings, letters, and other documents relating to the Corporation's federal, state, and  local tax status  G. Any and all contracts or agreements entered into by the Corporation  H. A current list of names and addresses oft the directors, ex-officio directors, and officers of  the Corporation  I.  A"Corporate Book" within the meaning of such book  Sect. 2: Inspection - The Corporation shall be considered a governmental body" within the meaning oft the Texas Government Code, and all records of the Corporation shall be made available tot the public for inspection or reproduction in accordance with the requirements oft the Texas Government Code  (Open Records Act).  ARTICLE Xil INDEMNIFICATION  Sect. 1: Corporation to Indemnify - The Corporation shall indemnify any current or former director, officer, employee, or agent of the Corporation for expenses and costs, including attorney's fees actually and necessarily incurred by the director, officer, employee, or agent in connection with any claim asserted against the director, officer, employee, or agent by action in court or otherwise, by reason of the person. being or having been a director, officer, employee, or agent oft the Corporation, except in relation to matters as to which the person shall have been guilty of negligence or misconduct in respect Sect. 2: Insurance -M The Corporation may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee, or agent oft the Corporation to insure such person against any liability asserted against the person by reason of the person being or having been a director, officer, employee, or agent oft the Corporation. The premiums for such insurance shall be paid by the  oft the matter in which indemnity is sought.  Corporation.  ARTICLE: XIII MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS  Sect. 1: Seal- The Corporation may provide for a corporate seal.  Sect. 2: Parllamentary Authority = Robert's Rules of Order, the latest version, shall be the parlamentayauthonty for all matters of procedure not specifically covered by the bylaws, or any specific rules of procedure that may from time tot time be adopted by the Board.  8    Sect. 3: Legal Authority - The bylaws shall be construed in accordance with the laws oft the State of Texas. All references in the bylaws to statutes, regulations, or other sources of legal authority shall refer to the authorities cited or theirs successors, as they may be amended from time tot time. Itis expressly provided that the provisions oft the Development Corporation Acto of 1979 applicable to corporations governed under Sec. 4A oft that Act are incorporated within these bylaws byi inference. In the event of any conflict between the applicable provisions of such Act, State statute or regulation, and these bylaws, the applicable provisions of such Act, State statute, or regulation shall control, Sect. 4: Legal Construction - If any provision is held tol be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable In any respect, the invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect other provisions of the bylaws. The bylaws shall be construed as ift the invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had not been included in Sect. 5; Headings - The headings used int the bylaws are used for convenience and shall not be Sect. 6: Amendment- = The bylaws may be amended, altered, or repealed by the Council. Additionally, the bylaws may be amended, altered, or repealed by the Board, with the approval oft the Sect. 7: Parties Bound - The bylaws shall be binding upon and inure toi the benefit of the directors, officers, employees, and agents oft the Corporation and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, and assigns except as otherwise provided in the bylaws. Sect. 8: Dissolution - Upon dissolution for any reason, all oft the Corporation's assets shall be conveyed to the City after satisfaction of all outstanding obligations of the Corporation. Sect. 9: Effective Date - These bylaws, and any subsequent amendments hereto, shall be effective on and from the date upon which approval has been given by both the Board and the Council,  the bylaws.  considered in construing: the terms of the bylaws.  Council.  9    RESOLUTION NO. 042109A  ARESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMONTON, TEXAS APPROVING THE BYLAWS OF THE CITYOFSIMONTON DEVELOPMENT  CORPORATION.  WHEREAS, the voters of the City of Simonton, Texas, on November 4", 2008, did approve the levying of as sales and use tax for economic development undert the provisions of Section 4Ad of the Development Corporation Act of 1979 (the Act), as amended, and WHEREAS, the Act! provides that the City Council establish an economic development corporation to receive and administer the sales and use tax revenues, and WHEREAS, the City of Simonton has established the City of Simonton Development Corporation asi its 4A economic development corporation, and WHEREAS, the law requires that the City Council of a city establishing an economic development corporation must approve a set of bylaws for the corporation;  NOW THEREFORE, BEIT RESOLVED:  Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Simonton, Texas does hereby approve the  bylaws of the City of Simonton Development Corporation as attached, and made  a part oft this Resolution for all purposes.  Signed and approved, this 21 day of_ APRIL  2009.   Louis J. Boudreaux, Attest Bel  6  -  Ciy Secretary    CERTIFICATION  This is to certify that thei foregoing Is a true and correct copy of the bylaws oft the City of Simonton Development Corporation, and that such bylaws were duly approved by the City Council of the City of  Simonton, Texas on the date set forth below.  Approved by the City Council of the City of Simonton, Texas on this 21 day of  Au  2009,  Attest: Skk  This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the bylaws oft the City of Simonton Development Corporation, and that such bylaws were duly adopted by the Board of Directors of the Adopted by the Board of Directors of the City of Simonton Development Corporation on this,  City of Simonton Development Corporation on the date set forth below.  day 9  2009,  of_Cluss  Attest:  the Corporation  d  4ABylaws  10    5.  For EDC A:  Chapter 501 of the Texas Local Government Code speaks to the general  qualifications of board members for both EDC A and B. the governing body of the corporation's authority"  Chapter 501 is silent as to any qualifications other than "appointed by Chapter 504 of the Texas Local Government Code speaks to EDC A. Chapter 504 is silent as to the qualifications of a board member other  than "appointed by the governing body"  Therefore, the provisions of qualifications in EDC A's bylaws of "at least eighteen (18) years of age and residents of Simonton, Texas and/or Fort Bend County, Texas" does not conflict with State law. The bylaws are  allowed to be more restrictive on qualifications.  For EDC B:  Chapter 505 of the Texas Local Government Code speaks to EDC Bs. Chapter 505 has express restrictive qualifications. ireference specifically Sec. 505.052 which says, in part, (b) Each director of a Type B corporation authorized to be created by a municipality with a population of less than (2) be a resident of the county in which the major part of the area of the  20,000 must:  (1) be a resident of the municipality; municipality is located; or  (3) reside:  (A) within 10 miles of the municipality's boundaries; and (B) ina a county bordering the county in which most of the area of the  municipality is located.  CurrentL Language: Sect. 4: Qualifications = Directors shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age and residents of Simonton, Texas and/or Fort Bend County, Texas. This language is more restrictive than Chapter 505. While the language of the bylaws and the language of Chapter 505 are different, the bylaws are more restrictive. Iti is not established if the state law would preempt the local bylaws here. If the desire is to align the bylaws  with the language of the state law, this is the process:  1. City Council needs to appoint an EDC B under the current bylaws.    2. EDC B board meets and has an agenda item to review and 3. City Council approves, through motion, the changes to the bylaws.  recommend changes to the Bylaws.