The Office of Economic Development and Government Affairs, under the direction of its Director, shall oversee on behalf of the CAO, the County's legislative advocacy; manage the Legislative Program of the Board; monitor and evaluate federal and state legislation and policies impacting the County; manage the activities of the County representatives in Washington, DC and Sacramento; facilitate, recommend, implement and communicate legislative policy positions; serve as a liaison with offices of federal and state elected officials and stakeholders on legislative matters; create and implement a vibrant economic development strategy; coordinate regional opportunities in arts and culture; administer County grant programs; update and implement the County's Strategic Plan and governance documents; and be responsible to perform such other duties as the CAO may from time to time assign.
(Amended by Ord. No. 5715 (N.S.), effective 4-17-80; amended by Ord. No. 7653 (N.S.), effective 8-31-89; amended by Ord. No. 8757 (N.S.), effective 1-16-97; amended by Ord. No. 10107 (N.S.), effective 2-10-11; amended by Ord. No. 10507 (N.S.), effective 1-4-18; amended by Ord. No. 10712 (N.S.), effective 2-11-21; amended by Ord. No. 10911 (N.S.), effective 7-12-24; amended by Ord. No. 10923 (N.S.), effective 11-21-24)