There shall be an Office of Community and Economic Development,
which shall be administered by the Director of Community and Economic
Development. The Office shall be in the Executive Branch and subject
to the direction, supervision and control of the County.
The Office of Community and Economic Development is created
for advancing the general economic welfare of the citizens of Harford
County. The Office shall establish programs and activities to improve
Harford County's communities and develop economic opportunities pertaining
to but not limited to commerce, industry, agriculture, forestry, transportation,
travel and tourism in Harford County. In addition, the Office shall
cooperate and offer assistance to existing industries and businesses
in Harford County and promote and encourage new industries to locate
in Harford County and promote and encourage new industries to locate
in Harford County. The Office shall accept and administer federal,
state and local housing funding to address the housing needs of residents
and assist with housing issues. The Office shall strive to provide
opportunities for all County residents to obtain and maintain safe,
decent and affordable housing and to develop viable communities by
creating partnerships and programs that improve quality of life for
our citizens. The Office shall also consider other matters intended
to foster and develop gainful employment of the citizens of Harford
County.