KRS 154.1-020: Mission and goals of Commonwealth's economic development system.

(1) The mission of the Commonwealth's economic development system shall be to

achieve the best quality of life for all Kentuckians through long -term strategic

planning and implementation that fosters sustainable growth in jobs and incomes

and enables communiti es, businesses, governments, and individuals to compete in

the global marketplace.

(2) The goals for the Commonwealth's economic development system shall be as

follows:

(a) By the year 1993, Kentucky will have an economic development partnership

of governm ent, business, education, communities, and individuals that

provides a coordinated planning and implementation process which

establishes government priorities for action and accountability, supports rural

and urban communities to invest in their own future s, assists businesses to

acquire the resources to compete, and prepares individuals for work in high

quality jobs; and

(b) By the year 2000, Kentucky will have people and institutions with the capacity

to adapt to future change; a skilled, competitive work force; thriving and

healthy communities throughout the state; and increased wealth and high

quality jobs with greater opportunities to compete for them.