The Vernon Business and Industry Commission (BIC) consists of seven members including three individuals that represent the owner or operator of a business located in Vernon; two individuals that have knowledge of the Vernon real estate market; one individual who is employed by a business located in Vernon or who is a member of a labor union that represents workers at a business located in Vernon; and one current member of the Vernon City Council. Members serve four-year terms and shall serve no more than two full consecutive terms. The Commission's meetings are quarterly (February, May, August, and November) on the second Thursday at 9:00 a.m. in the Vernon Council Chamber. (Municipal Code Chapter 2.52)

BIC was established to assist City officials and staff in developing ways to make the City of Vernon more attractive to businesses, employees, and investors, while appropriately considering the needs and concerns of the residential communities within and in close proximity to Vernon. The Commission is also intended to provide a special forum to address public concerns related to the City’s business and industrial development related costs, procedures, and activities. The Commission replaces the Ad Hoc Advisory Committees on Electric Rates and Business Development and is the fulfillment of an important element of the City’s good governance reforms.

Commissioners

• Brian Bailey - Business Representative
• Cathy Browne - Business Representative
• Duncan Sachdeva - Business Representative
• Melissa Ybarra - City Council Representative
• Hector Morfin - Employee/Labor Representative - Vice Chair
• Thomas Condon - Real Estate Representative - Chair
• Paul Sablock - Real Estate Representative