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Associate Development Organization Certification/Designation Form
(For use by County officials)
affirms/ designates the
Grant
(Name of County)
Gra-n-t- I ILV com-mic.DeveloDwent Council
(Kame of ADO)
as the Associate Development Organization to coordinate economic development services for
the county under contract with the Washington State Department of Commerce. Consistent
with statutory requirements:
1 . X The prospective ADO is a non-profit organization.
OR
A public entity that has formed an authority or committee with full
operating authority to carry out the duties of the ADO. It is important to
recognize that this group would have its own authority and budget, not just
the power to recommend actions/plans/expenses.
2. Economic development is the primary mission of the prospective ADO,
and not just a secondary activity. This can be demonstrated with a written
mission statement in a brochure, web -page, newsletter, etc. It may also be
documented in the organization's by-laws.
3. For economic interests in the county, this organization serves as a
networking tool and resource hub for business retention, expansion, and
relocation in Washington.
4. This organization has/will have the capacity during the period under
contract with Commerce to carryout work activities as detailed in RCW
43.330.080
This designation is effective on the date signed below, and shall remain in effect for the 2021 -
2023 biennium (07/01/2021-06/30/2023). Please provide documentation of the County
ex cutive or governin, body s action designating the above -identified organization as
e ON
Cindy Carter
Signature-- Print Name
ChairBoard of County Commissioners q, �, 74
Title Date
PLEASE SUBMIT THIS FORM AND DOCUMENTATION TO:
Diana Divens, ADO Contracts Coordinator at: 2 diana.divens@commerce.w
Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness
Washington State Department of Commerce
Post Office Box 42525
Old� ��
ympia, WA 98504-2525
360-725-4187 9
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Revised (02/22/21)