There is created a department of economic development for the city. The department
shall be under the control of a board of five members to be known as "The Mishawaka
Economic Development Commission," whom shall be appointed pursuant to the provisions
of the IC 36-7-12-4. In accordance with the Act, the members shall be appointed as
follows: three shall be appointed by the mayor of the city, one shall be appointed
by the county council of St. Joseph County, Indiana, and one shall be appointed by
the common council.