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accordance with the budget approved by the City Council. The Chamber agrees that the size, assignments and roles of Chamber staff members performing services under this Agreement will be subject to evaluation and approval by the Economic Development Board (the "ED Board"), to be determined in response to work demands, individual skill sets, and the performance measures approved by the City Council. B. Mission; Goals. The mission of the Chamber's economic development services will be to enhance and diversify the San Marcos area economy. The Chamber agrees to use its best efforts to accomplish this mission by implementing the program approved by the City Council under Paragraphs F and G of this Section. The program will be directed generally towards two goals: 1) The retention and expansion of existing Primary Employers in the San Marcos area, and 2) the recruitment of new Primary Employers to the San Marcos area. In this Agreement, a "Primary Employer" is a company whose goods, services and shipments are ultimately exported to statewide, national or international markets, infusing new dollars into the economy of the City. C. Small Business Economic Development. The Chamber will continue its efforts in working with prospects that are small businesses. For the purpose of this agreement a small business shall mean any business whose gross annual revenues do not exceed $500,000. The services offered to small businesses shall include evaluating the immediate needs of such prospects and assisting them in finding resources appropriate to their needs. The Chamber will work with the Economic Development Director to facilitate educational events that communicate the efforts of the City, the Chamber and ED Board to the public regarding their collaborative efforts in working towards established economic development goals. D. Initial Contact. The Chamber, through the Economic Development Director, agrees to function as the City's initial contact for prospective and current employers and businesses in matters related to economic development. E. Office. The Chamber agrees to maintain an office located within the San Marcos city limits that meets ADA requirements for accessibility and is staffed from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding City-recognized holidays. F. Economic Development Director. 1. The Chamber agrees to employ a full-time Economic Development Director to serve as the Chamber's manager for the performance of services under this Agreement, and Page 2 of 8