§ 45-070. DUTIES—SPECIFIC

The Economic Development Director shall have the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:

(a)

Plan, organize, and direct the work of the County Economic Development Program.

(b)

Coordinate and facilitate commercial and industrial development proposals by ensuring appropriate staff review.

(c)

Develop outreach efforts to attract desirable businesses to the county.

(d)

Participate in the formation of systematic plans and programs to attract industry.

(e)

Meet with prospective developers to provide them with necessary information to develop projects within the county.

(f)

Prepare correspondence, advertising, press releases, and other material relating to economic development.

(g)

Maintain close liaison with other county departments to ensure proper coordination of economic development issues.

(h)

Develop, recommend, and implement the program's budget.

(i)

Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.

(j)

Attend various public meetings.

(k)

Prepare and present a wide variety of technical and staff reports relating to the activities of the program.

(l)

Attend meetings of the board of supervisors and board committees as required.