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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 11-2212

THE GOVERNOR

Title 4—ADMINISTRATION

[41 Pa.B. 6963]
[Saturday, December 31, 2011]

PART I. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

[ 4 PA. CODE CH. 1 ]

[ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2011-08 ]

Interagency Coordination Advisory Group for Economic Development

October 6, 2011

 Whereas, the success and prosperity of Pennsylvania citizens depends on a robust economic climate; and

 Whereas, one of the crucial roles of government is to improve the lives of its citizens by fostering an environment conducive to economic development, infrastructure development, investment and job growth; and

 Whereas, Pennsylvania government recognizes that economic viability cannot be ensured or sustained when founded on taxation rather than the creation of economic growth and opportunities; and

 Whereas, inconsistent interpretation of regulations, duplication of governmental programs, and the provision of inefficient government services discourages entrepreneurship, private innovation, investment and successful economic development in the commonwealth; and

 Whereas, a government that optimizes consistent and strategic interagency cooperation to ensure that entrepreneurs and job creators are treated in a predictable and positive manner, with the highest standards of customer service, is one that will attract and foster investment and innovation; and

 Whereas, interagency identification of key economic indicators, across commonwealth agencies and sectors, is crucial to targeting investments and reforms and measuring impacts to drive economic growth; and

 Whereas, coordinated governmental policy will result in improved management and productivity for commonwealth economic development programs, more efficient use of scarce resources, greater consistency in implementation of economic policies and improvement of cross-agency functional performance; and

 Whereas, identifying and prioritizing ways to enhance, attract and bolster the economic underpinnings and opportunities in the commonwealth will encourage investment from all levels of the private sector; and

 Whereas, a coordinated interagency economic development strategy will result in improved economic growth, the strengthening of neighborhoods and communities, and a better quality of life for all Pennsylvanians.

 Now, Therefore, I, Tom Corbett, Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and other laws, do formally establish the Interagency Coordination Advisory Group for Economic Development (the ''Economic Advisory Group''), and do order and direct as follows.

 

 
Governor

 Fiscal Note: 2011-08. No fiscal impact; (8) recommends adoption.

Annex A

TITLE 4. ADMINISTRATION

PART I. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

CHAPTER 1. AGENCY OPERATION AND ORGANIZATION

Subchapter TT. (Reserved)

§§ 1.551—1.558. (Reserved).

Subchapter WW. INTERAGENCY COORDINATION ADVISORY GROUP FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Sec.

1.581.Purpose.
1.582.Responsibilities.
1.583.Composition.
1.584.Cooperation by State agencies.
1.585.Effective date.
1.586.Termination date.
1.587.Rescission.

§ 1.581. Purpose.

 The purpose of the Interagency Coordination Advisory Group for Economic Development is solely for providing recommendations and input to the Governor or to the appropriate Commonwealth agency, or both, regarding best practices for policies and strategies to promote the coordination of economic priorities in the Commonwealth.

§ 1.582. Responsibilities.

 The Interagency Coordination Advisory Group for Economic Development does not have authority to make binding recommendations but shall recommend means for agencies or the Governor to achieve the following goals:

 (1) Facilitate interagency coordination of policies and programs affecting Pennsylvania's competitive business climate, with a goal of spurring economic growth, job creation and retention of businesses.

 (2) Coordinate agency understanding and usage of programs and policies to ensure an environment that promotes job creation, community development and economic growth, through streamlined and effective customer service.

 (3) Integrate and reassess the Commonwealth's economic development policies.

 (4) Coordinate uniform standards for government accountability in the administration of policies and programs that address job creation and community and economic development.

 (5) Coordinate infrastructure development, including fiber optics, cell phone coverage, the power grid, pad ready sites, roads, water, sewer and other utilities.

 (6) Coordinate and customize workforce development programs across Commonwealth agencies to recognize efficiencies and eliminate redundancies.

 (7) Enhance and streamline the permitting processes across agencies to maximize customer service while maintaining or improving regulatory oversight.

 (8) Ensure flexibility in State government necessary to adapt to changes in economic conditions.

§ 1.583. Composition.

 The Interagency Coordination Advisory Group for Economic Development (Economic Advisory Group) will consist of the following members, each of whom will be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor:

 (1) The Secretary of the Department of Community and Economic Development, who will chair the Economic Advisory Group.

 (2) A representative from the Department of Agriculture.

 (3) A representative from the Department of Education.

 (4) A representative from the Department of Environmental Protection.

 (5) A representative from the Department of Labor and Industry.

 (6) A representative from the Department of Transportation.

 (7) A representative from the Department of Revenue.

 (8) A representative from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

 (9) The director of the Governor's Action Team or a designee.

 (10) The director of the Governor's Policy Office or a designee.

 (11) The Governor's Chief of Staff or a designee.

§ 1.584. Cooperation by State agencies.

 Agencies under the Governor's jurisdiction shall cooperate with and provide assistance, staff and other support as needed by the Interagency Coordination Advisory Group for Economic Development to carry out its functions effectively.

§ 1.585. Effective date.

 This subchapter takes effect immediately.

§ 1.586. Termination date.

 This subchapter remains in effect unless revised or rescinded by the Governor.

§ 1.587. Rescission.

 Executive Order 2004-9 is rescinded.

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 11-2212. Filed for public inspection December 30, 2011, 9:00 a.m.]


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