Pennsylvania · statute · 12 Pa.C.S. · 268 active provisions
Subject to additional definitions contained in subsequent provisions of this title which are applicable to specific provisions of this title, the following words and phrases when used in this title shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Department." The De…
This chapter relates to the development of an annual economic development financing strategy.
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Economic development program." A program which is administered by the department, including programs administered or staffed by the department, and which provi…
The department shall annually develop a report containing a financing strategy for economic development within this Commonwealth. In developing the report, the department shall gather input and recommendations from businesses, community leaders and organizations, legislators and private citizens. The report shall inclu…
Concurrent with the submission of the Governor's annual budget message, the department shall submit the report required by this chapter to all of the following: (1) The Secretary of the Senate. (2) The chairperson of the Appropriations Committee of the Senate. (3) The Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives. (4) Th…
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Commission." The Pennsylvania Military Community Enhancement Commission established under this chapter.
(a) Establishment.--The commission is hereby established within the department. (b) Membership.--The commission shall be comprised of not more than 17 members as follows: (1) The Lieutenant Governor. (2) A member appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate. (3) A member appointed by the Minority Leader of the…
The commission shall have the following powers and duties: (1) Advise on the expansion of economic development opportunities and defense-related industry organizations in public or private sectors in this Commonwealth. (2) Establish a viable and long-term relationship with each military installation, organization and d…
The department shall provide appropriate administrative, legal and technical support as needed by the commission in order to accomplish its purpose.
The commission shall report its activities no less than quarterly to the Governor or the Governor's designated representative and annually to the General Assembly.
This chapter relates to the Small Business Council.
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Council." The Small Business Council established under section 503 (relating to Small Business Council). "Executive agency." The Governor and the departments,…
(a) Establishment.--There is established within the department an agency to be known as the Small Business Council. The council shall do all of the following: (1) Assist with the development of policies and regulations which affect small businesses within this Commonwealth. (2) Provide advice relating to the nature of…
(a) Notification.--To the extent known to the secretary, the department shall, on a semiannual basis, provide the council with a list of regulations being proposed by all executive agencies which may affect small businesses in this Commonwealth. (b) Conference.--The department shall, upon request of the council, arrang…
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Commission." The Pennsylvania-Ireland Trade Commission established under section 1502 (relating to establishment of commission). "Department." The Department o…
The Pennsylvania-Ireland Trade Commission is established within the department.
(a) Establishment and purposes.--The Pennsylvania-Ireland Trade Commission Fund is established as a nonlapsing fund within the State Treasury to accept financial assets to defray the administrative expenses of the commission and implement and administer the provisions of this chapter. (b) Operation.-- (1) All money dep…
(a) Appointments.--The commission shall consist of the following members: (1) The secretary or a designee of the secretary. (2) Six individuals appointed by the Governor, which shall include: (i) At least one representative from a public institution of higher education. (ii) At least one representative from the Pennsyl…
The commission shall meet quarterly and hold hearings as necessary at the places it designates within this Commonwealth.
The following acts shall apply to the commission: (1) The act of July 19, 1957 (P.L.1017, No.451), known as the State Adverse Interest Act. (2) The act of February 14, 2008 (P.L.6, No.3), known as the Right-to-Know Law. (3) The provisions of 65 Pa.C.S. Chs. 7 (relating to open meetings) and 11 (relating to ethics stand…
The members of the commission shall stand in a fiduciary relationship with the Commonwealth and the commission as to the financial assets of the commission.
The commission shall have and may exercise all powers and duties necessary or appropriate to carry out and effectuate the commission's purposes, including: (1) Advance bilateral trade and investment between Pennsylvania and Ireland. (2) Initiate joint action on policy issues of mutual interest to Pennsylvania and Irela…
The commission shall report its findings, results and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly within one year of the commission's initial organizational meeting and by February 1 of each succeeding year for the activities in the preceding calendar year. The report shall be in writing and include recomm…
This chapter relates to the Opportunity Grant Program.
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Applicant." A person that applies for a grant in accordance with this chapter. "Developer." A person that has as a purpose the promotion or construction of eco…