2006 Kentucky Revised Statutes - .184   Officers -- Duties -- Annual report.

11.184 Officers -- Duties -- Annual report. (1) The Governor shall serve as chair of the commission. The vice chair shall be appointed by the Governor and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. (2) The duties of the commission shall include, but not be limited to: (a)  Reviewing strategic planning recommendations from government agencies, the private sector, and the commission's working teams and committees; (b)  Facilitating coordination and integration of regional development activities; (c)  Auditing progress within the region; (d)  Participating in the development of the Kentucky Appalachian Development Plan on an annual basis; (e)  Providing independent leadership in promoting projects and activities that: 1. Create opportunities for self-sustaining economic development; and 2. Improve the quality of life for the citizens of eastern Kentucky; (f)  Advising the Governor and his cabinet on policy matters affecting eastern Kentucky; (g)  Creating multidisciplinary working teams in areas of special concern and interest; and (h)  Holding hearings, conducting seminars, sponsoring policy studies, and rendering advice to the Governor regarding development strategies for Appalachian Kentucky. (3) The commission staff shall consist of an executive director, advisory council and working team liaison, and administrative secretary, all of whom shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. (4) By December 1 of each year, the commission shall report to the General Assembly its recommendations for implemented action, legislative or otherwise. Effective: July 15, 1998 History: Created 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 468, sec. 3, effective July 15, 1998. Page 1 of 1