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RESOLUTION CREATING THE 2 3 C$ ORANGE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION WHEREAS, economic development is a county-wide concern; and, WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners in cooperation with the municipal governments of Orange County wishes to take an active lead role in economic development efforts to directly and indirectly address the problems of economic development in Orange County (e.g. underemployment, uneven tax base, uneven geographic distribution of job opportunities); and, WHEREAS, it is deemed desirable . to achieve the goal of increased econo mic- development through clear and effective strategies and policies which stimulate development of an appropriate rate, type, location and balance to serve the public interest; and, WHEREAS, the establishment of an economic development. commission would. provide for the economic development functions and activities desired and provide a mechanism for representation of and continuous funding by the County, municipalities and business interests served by the Commission; • NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Orange County: THAT the Orange County Economic Development Commission be established under public control as provided in General Statute Chapter 158, Article 2 and be furnished a full time staff and finances for various economic development efforts; THAT the Commission: a) Carry out an economic development program for'all portions of the County and its encompassed municipalities; - b) Formulate projects in cooperation with local governments for carrying out such an economic development program to address the need for gainful employment and upgrading skill levels for current County residents as primary goals; c) Furnish advice and assistance to existing businesses wishing to alter or expand operations, to prospects desiring to locate in the County, and to developers of office parks and shopping centers; d) Encourage-stimulation of locally--owned enterprises, small businesses and farm operations, such as through local marketing of locally produced farm goods; e) Encourage policies that take account of scarce natural resources such as water, existing and proposed water supply watersheds, and prime and locally important farmlands, and which reflect sound overall development patterns and the public costs of serviding these patterns; f) Conduct commercial and industrial surveys as needed;