Interagency Task Force on the Economic Development of the Central San Joaquin Valley

2000-10-27Executive Order 13173
Signed by: William J. Clinton
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Headline: Creates Task Force to Boost Central San Joaquin Valley Economy

What it does: Agencies must work together in a Task Force to coordinate federal programs and develop and implement plans to improve the Valley's economy.

Real World Impact:
  • Targets federal resources and programs to pilot communities in the Valley.
  • Requires agencies to report actions and progress to the President annually.
  • Adds coordination duties with state, tribal, and local leaders.
Topics: regional economic development, government coordination, rural communities, environmental conservation

Summary

This order creates the Interagency Task Force on the Economic Development of the Central San Joaquin Valley to coordinate and improve federal efforts alongside local leaders to raise living standards and boost the region's economy.

It directs senior officials from many federal departments to analyze programs, recommend and implement short- and long-term development options, coordinate research and resources, and focus initial efforts on pilot communities; the Task Force must report to the President starting with an interim report by January 15, 2001 and then annually for five years.

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