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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 A for 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 /> 2 <br />