The chief economic development officer shall:
- (1) advise the governor on policy issues related to economic development;
- (2) coordinate the state's business recruitment, retention, and expansion efforts;
- (3) coordinate the development and distribution of a statewide coordinated strategic economic development plan;
- (4) coordinate the individual functions and programs within the office as provided in 2-15-218; and
- (5) serve as the state's primary liaison between federal, state, and local agencies, Montana tribal governments, private, nonprofit economic development organizations, and the private sector.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 483, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 100, L. 2023.