40 USC 15505 – Local development districts and organizations
(a)
Terms Used In 40 USC 15505
- State: means a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any other territory or possession of the United States. See 1 USC 7
(b)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(c)
(1) operate as a lead organization serving multicounty areas in the region at the local level;
(2) assist the Commission in carrying out outreach activities for local governments, community development groups, the business community, and the public;
(3) serve as a liaison between State and local governments, nonprofit organizations (including community-based groups and educational institutions), the business community, and citizens; and
(4) assist the individuals and entities described in paragraph (3) in identifying, assessing, and facilitating projects and programs to promote the economic development of the region.