2-15-219. Chief economic development officer -- duties. The chief economic development officer shall:

(1) advise the governor on policy issues related to economic development;

(2) coordinate the state's business recruitment, retention, and expansion efforts;

(3) coordinate the development and distribution of a statewide coordinated strategic economic development plan;

(4) coordinate the individual functions and programs within the office as provided in 2-15-218; and

(5) serve as the state's primary liaison between federal, state, and local agencies, Montana tribal governments, private, nonprofit economic development organizations, and the private sector.