(A) The coordinating council shall meet at least quarterly. It shall enhance the economic growth and development of the State through strategic planning and coordinating activities that include:

(1) development and revision of a strategic state plan for economic development. "Strategic state plan for economic development" means a planning document that outlines strategies and activities designed to continue, diversify, or expand the economic base of South Carolina, based on the natural, physical, social, and economic needs of the State;

(2) monitoring implementation of a strategic plan for economic development through an annual review of economic development activities of the previous year and modifying the plan as necessary;

(3) coordination of economic development activities of member agencies of the coordinating council and its advisory committees;

(4) use of federal funds, foundation grants, and private funds in the development, implementation, revision, and promotion of a strategic plan for economic development. Funds from foundation grants and private funds used for these purposes are public monies, notwithstanding their private source, and must be treated like public monies. These monies are subject to all accountability requirements governing public monies, including compliance with the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code, unless exempt by formal approval of the State Fiscal Accountability Authority. These monies are also subject to all disclosure requirements governing public monies, unless exempt by Section 30-4-40;

(5) evaluation of plans and programs in terms of their compatibility with state objectives and priorities as outlined in the strategic plan for economic development;

(6) approval of infrastructure and other economic development grants for local units of government pursuant to Section 12-28-2910;

(7) approval of infrastructure development grants for local units of government pursuant to Section 12-21-6540.

(B) The coordinating council may not engage in the delivery of services.

HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 181, Section 248, eff July 1, 1993; 1993 Act No. 164, Part II, Section 46B, eff July 1, 1993; 1994 Act No. 497, Part II, Section 22A, eff July 1, 1994; 2000 Act No. 387, Part II, Section 57A, eff July 1, 2000; 2003 Act No. 86, Section 2, eff July 14, 2003.