43.31C.060 - Administration of chapter -- Powers and duties of department. - Washington Statutes

Administration of chapter — Powers and duties of department.

The department must administer this chapter and has the following powers and duties:

     (1) To monitor the implementation of chapter 212, Laws of 2000 and submit reports evaluating the effectiveness of the program and any suggestions for legislative changes to the governor and legislature by December 1, 2000;

     (2) To develop evaluation and performance measures for local governments to measure the effectiveness of the program at the local level on meeting the objectives of this chapter;

     (3) To provide information and appropriate assistance to persons desiring to locate and operate a business in a community empowerment zone;

     (4) To work with appropriate state agencies to coordinate the delivery of programs, including but not limited to housing, community and economic development, small business assistance, social service, and employment and training programs which are carried on in a community empowerment zone; and

     (5) To develop rules necessary for the administration of this chapter.

[2000 c 212 § 7.]