Virginia Code 2.2-2239: Planning and research.
It shall also be the duty of the Authority to:
Terms Used In Virginia Code 2.2-2239
- Authority: means the respective political subdivisions of the Commonwealth created in this subpart. See Virginia Code 2.2-2200
- Board: means the respective boards of directors for the authorities created in this subpart. See Virginia Code 2.2-2200
- state: means the Commonwealth of Virginia or any of its agencies or departments. See Virginia Code 2.2-2200
1. Assist in the development of the comprehensive economic development strategy for the Commonwealth, starting the first year of each new gubernatorial administration, consistent with the provisions of Article 3 (§ 2.2-204 et seq.) of Chapter 2;
2. Report annually to the Governor on the status of the implementation of the comprehensive economic development strategy and recommend legislative and executive actions related to the implementation of the comprehensive economic development strategy; and
3. Conduct such studies and research, in collaboration with state agencies, baccalaureate institutions of higher education, local and regional industrial authorities and organizations, and other persons within and without the Commonwealth, as the Board deems necessary, to assist in the development of the comprehensive economic strategy and the development of recommendations and advice on the improvement of economic development and related programs and strategies across the Commonwealth.