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Update on Economic Development Policy: Presentation on Economic Development Components, Incentive Negotiations and Legal Parameters (60 mins)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: June 4, 2018
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The Board is requested to receive a presentation from Tyler Mulligan and Jonathan Morgan, Associate Professors with the University of North Carolina's School of Government, on Economic Development components, incentive negotiations and legal parameters that will serve as an update to the conversation at the February Board retreat. At the retreat, conversation on the County's Economic Development policy included discussion with the Board on strategies to enhance policy effectiveness, desired policy outcomes and questions about working within existing, established legal framework to accomplish the first two objectives.
To help understand where opportunities and challenges may lie as it relates to implementing potential policy changes, Tyler Mulligan and Jonathan Morgan have been invited to share their professional expertise on the subject. Tyler Mulligan is an Associate professor of Public Law and Government with the School of Government and has been there since 2007. Prior to that time, he worked with Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC where he represented corporations and local governments in site location and economic development incentive matters. Jonathan Morgan is an Associate Professor of Public Administration and Government with UNC's School of Government since 2003. Previously he has worked for Regional Technology Strategies, Inc., an economic and workforce development consulting firm and has served as director of economic policy and research for the NC Department of Commerce.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Goal 4: Environmental Stewardship and Community Prosperity: Promote and support the community and economic vitality for all residents
Resource Persons: Tyler Mulligan, UNC's School of Gov...
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