Section 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.