(2) The Legislative Assembly declares that the purpose of ORS 285B.230 to 285B.266 is:
(a) To encourage the development of local economic development strategies that address the economic development priorities of communities in or geographic regions of the state;
(b) To identify and coordinate economic development priorities;
(c) To ensure that economic development plans reinforce the long-term prosperity and livability of Oregon;
(d) To effectively utilize available resources through a strategic program tied to the state’s economic development strategy;
(e) To leverage and attract capital investment in Oregon communities; and
(f) To coordinate private and public resources to support economic development. [Formerly 285.633; 1999 c.509 §48; 2003 c.773 §17; 2009 c.830 §77]