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Document Purpose This document outlines the standard practices of the GREATERMSP staff and regional partners, comprised of public, private, and public-private economic development entities in the greater Minneapolis -Saint Paul region who represent or serve either a portion of, or all of, the Metropolitan Statistical Area. These principles attempt to articulate the basic commitments of the GREATERMSP staff and partner organizations. Together, these commitments represent the desired ethics and professional courtesies that will shape the business development practices of the combined partners - as they relate specifically to industrial and commercial (non-retail) economic development retention, recruitment and expansion. In support of these commitments, the following sections of the document establish the Operational Principles to be supported by each respective participant in the GREATERMSP. Attached to this document, as Appendix A, are more specific procedural protocols for the GREATERMSP. These procedural protocols provide further guidance to the GREATERMSP staff and partners regarding Project Vetting (lead generation and prospect conversion), Project Management, and Confidentiality Practices. The appendix is intended to be reviewed, updated regularly and modified as required by the Partner Advisory Council to ensure that the manner in which the organization is executing its responsibilities is most efficient and effective for all partners. Supplemental to this document, it is the intention of the GREATERMSP to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the State of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), which will establish any required protocols and procedures between GREATERMSP, including its regional partners, and DEED. Upon execution, the MOU will become Appendix B to-this document. Participation in the GREATERMSP is contingent on acceptance of these guidelines. Each economic development partner organization is asked to review, sign and abide by these principles to the absolute best of his or her organization's ability. Willful or repeated disregard for the principles and/or protocols by any party to the agreement will be addressed to the Partner Advisory Council for their consideration. Definitions• Client: Refers to an employer who is or may be engaged with GREATERMSP and regional partners for retention, expansion or recruitment purposes. Clients may be also referred to as customers or prospects. Confidentiality: Refers to the need to protect client identity during the engagement process. GREATERMSP will defer to client desired confidentiality needs and will share information with regional .partners per client direction. ~~~~~ " M>~` Regional Economic Development Partnership 2 I rt t;