A principal shall identify to the Department on the economic development protection request form as required by Rule .0518 of this Chapter at least one State or local government employee, official or public servant ("authorized government official") who:

1. (1) Holds a position with the responsibility to be:

   1. (a) Involved in or aware of the economic information; and
   2. (b) Knowledgeable about the circumstances that give rise to the need for protection from premature disclosure of the economic development information; and

2. (2) Has the authority to:

   1. (a) Make a determination as to whether and when a release of records or an announcement of the activity would be appropriate and proper; and
   2. (b) File a request with the Department for release of economic development information or to make an announcement regarding the activity or initiative.

History Note: Authority G.S. 120C-101(a); 120C-101(b); 132-6(d); 132-9;
Temporary Adoption Eff. January 1, 2007;
Eff. December 1, 2007;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. September 23, 2017.