Coral Springs Mayor Scott Brook will be the new representative of the City Commission on the board of directors of the city’s Economic Development Foundation. He replaces Claudette Bruck, who held the post ever since she became a commissioner in March 2006.

The decision was made at last week’s City Commission meeting after Brook expressed his desire to be on the board. Brook would serve on the board for a year, as a non-voting ex-officio member, before passing the baton back to Bruck.

There are opportunities the city might be missing because the mayor is not on the EDF, Brook said, explaining why he wanted to serve on the board. “As mayor, I am viewed as the figurehead of the city. I have an MBA. I have a good understanding of business. There is nothing more important in my agenda than economic development of the city.”

Earlier, Bruck made it clear that she wanted to continue serving on the committee. “I believe I have been very well received. I have attended almost every meeting. It is one of my favorite committees. I believe my professional experience makes a difference.”