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1. PURPOSE: The purpose of this Agreement is to establish the Kittitas County Economic <br />Development Partnership (KCEDP) to foster economic development within Kittitas County <br />through collaboration among public and private partners. The KCEDP will operate under the <br />oversight of the Kittitas County Conference of Governments (COG) and implement the <br />Kittitas County Economic Development Strategic Plan (the Plan) in alignment with the <br />mission, vision, and values outlined in the charter under Section 2 of this Agreement. <br />2. KITTITAS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP CHARTER <br />The KCEDP is established with the following foundational principles: <br />2.1 Mission: The KCEDP is committed to fostering a vibrant, resilient, and diversified <br />economy by uniting public and private partners across the county. We work together to <br />implement a strategic plan that honors our unique character, strengthens local <br />communities, and creates a sustainable economy for all residents of Kittitas County. <br />2.2 Vision: Kittitas County will become a model hub for transformative economic <br />development. <br />2.3 Values: The KCEDP is guided by the following goals identified under the Plan: <br />A. Collaboration: Unite upper and lower County government and organizations in <br />shared goals and actions that benefit the County as a whole. <br />B. Economic Resilience: Provide residents with tools and resources to access jobs <br />and opportunities in the area, including entrepreneurship. <br />C. Balanced Growth: Direct and manage the County's growth to build a dynamic <br />community that remains an attractive and affordable place to live. <br />D. Community Investment: Develop the County's infrastructure to meet its current <br />and future needs and position it to amplify the advantage of its central location. <br />E. Preservation: Preserve the legacy of the County, valuing its assets and resources to <br />turn them into opportunities for future generations. <br />3. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KITTITAS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT <br />PARTNERSHIP: The Parties hereby establish the KCEDP as a collaborative action entity to <br />facilitate, coordinate and conduct economic development activities within Kittitas County <br />while implementing the recommendations of the Plan. <br />4. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The roles and responsibilities of this agreement are as <br />follows. (Reference Appendix Afor an organization chart.) <br />4.1 Administrative Roles and Responsibilities: The COG shall serve as the governing and <br />administrative body for the KCEDP, with the following responsibilities: <br />K <br />