WHEREAS, it is important to enhance the quality of life of all Idahoans by promoting increased economic opportunity consistent with Idaho’s heritage and values; and

       WHEREAS, Idaho could gain world recognition and prestige by attracting favorable attention, leading to increased interest in and visitations to the state; and

      WHEREAS, it is important for the citizens of Idaho to continue to develop social and cultural values with others; and

      WHEREAS, the Idaho 2010 Strategy, a plan to accomplish the foregoing has been developed; and

      WHEREAS, it is important that Idaho have an official committee to coordinate activities relating to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia with entities and individuals both inside and outside Idaho;

      NOW, THEREFORE, I, DIRK KEMPTHORNE, Governor of the State of Idaho, by the authority vested in me by law, do hereby establish the Idaho 2010 Committee.

     The Committee shall:

1. Oversee Idaho’s implementation of the Idaho 2010 Strategy.
2. Serve as the official liaison for the State of Idaho with the International Olympic Committee, the Vancouver Olympic Organizing Committee, United States Olympic Committee, and other national Olympic committees and sport federations.
3. Interact with appropriate agencies and organizations such as the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) according to the implementation of the Idaho 2010 Strategy.
4. Serve as the official liaison for the State of Idaho for the encouragement of private businesses, state agencies, tribes and committees that wish to be involved with Idaho’s strategy for the 2010 Winter Games.
5. Provide a work plan and budget to include possible revenue sources for implementation of the Idaho 2010 Strategy.
6. Amend, modify or alter Idaho’s 2010 Strategy as necessary to meet changing circumstances, challenges and opportunities.

      The Governor shall appoint the Committee Chair.

     The members of the Committee shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Committee may recommend additional members to the Governor as they deem appropriate and may establish subcommittees consistent with the needs of the Committee.

     The Committee shall have regular meetings as determined by the majority of the Committee and shall meet on special occasions upon the call of the chair. Members of the Committee shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for actual travel expenses not to exceed state guidelines.
 

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