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3 <br /> <br />• Develop a Strategic Plan. The Executive Committee will engage in strategic <br />planning, to develop goals, interim activities, and a Final Action Plan, within <br />applicable time frames as set by the Executive Committee. <br />• Communication. The Executive Committee will ensure that reliable <br />communication occurs with all subcommittees, and that cities and community <br />partners are kept informed of the progress and results of the collaboration. <br />• Review and Contracting. The Executive Committee will continually review its <br />progress and may enter into contracts with outside partners or private <br />companies, as required to effectively research and/or implement work <br />developed over the course of this project. <br /> <br />D. Subcommittees. The purpose of subcommittees is to ensure diversification of ideas and <br />representation across Anoka County in taking on specific tasks related to economic <br />development. <br />• The Executive Committee may, at any time during one of its regular meetings, <br />seek to establish, modify, or eliminate one or more subcommittees, which may <br />be comprised of County and City officials/staff, community partners, or other <br />public or private individuals or entities assisting in the economic development <br />collaboration. <br />• Subcommittees may also include additional advisory members with expertise <br />relevant to the work of the subcommittee. <br />• As of the date of this MOU, three Subcommittees have been formed: (1) <br />Alignment/Regionalism; (2) Readiness; (3) Marketing and Differentiation. <br />• Subcommittees should attempt to meet on a monthly basis if possible. <br /> <br />E. Reporting. The following persons/entities should provide written or oral monthly reports to <br />the Executive Committee: <br /> <br />a. Subcommittee Reports. All subcommittees shall promptly deliver reports to the <br />Executive Committee on matters which the subcommittee has addressed. <br />b. Economic Development Specialist. Anoka County will direct its Economic <br />Development Specialist (“ED Specialist”) to assist the Executive Committee and <br />other entities in this collaboration. The ED Specialist will report directly to the <br />County Administrator regarding day-to-day operations and activities. At the <br />request of the Executive Committee, the ED Specialist will provide reports to the <br />Executive Committee as to research outcomes and progress. The ED Specialist <br />may also be asked to present findings at the broader, semi-annual meetings <br />attended by cities, community partners, and other stakeholders. <br /> <br />F. Financial Contributions. <br />a. Economic Development Specialist. The County is subsidizing and monitoring the <br />activities of the Economic Development Specialist, described herein, to provide direct <br />project assistance and research in connection with this collaboration. <br />b. Budget and Cost Sharing. If the Executive Committee seeks continued services for <br />website and social media support, marketing assistance, or other outside services,