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29 DE Code § 8782. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 87. Department of State|Subchapter II. Diamond State Port Corporation|§ 8782. Definitions.

§ 8782. Definitions. The following terms and phrases as used in this subchapter shall have the following meanings:  (1) “Corporation” means the Diamond State Port Corporation. (2) “Facilities” means all works, buildings, structures, appliances and appurtenances necessary and convenient for the proper construction, equipment, operation and maintenance of such facility or facilities or any 1 or more of them. (3) “Marine terminal facility” means wharves, piers, slips, ferries, anchorages, docks, dry-docks, bulkheads, dock-walls, basins, car-floats, float-bridges, grain or other storage elevators, warehouses, cold or heated storage, tracks, yards, sheds, switches or other buildings, structures or facilities or improvements or appurtenances necessary or convenient to the accommodation of ships or vessels or their cargoes or passengers. (4) “Person” means any individual, partnership, corporation, association, institution, cooperative enterprise, municipality, commission, political subdivision or other duly established legal entity. (5) “Port of Wilmington” means all wharves, piers, slips, ferries, anchorages, docks, dry-docks, bulkheads, dock-walls, basins, car-floats, float-bridges, grain or other storage elevators, warehouses, cold or heated storage, tracks, yards, sheds, switches or other buildings, structures or facilities or improvements or appurtenances operated as of the date of creation of the Corporation by the Wilmington Department of Commerce as the Port of Wilmington and Wilmington Marine Terminal Wharf and such other facilities, structures, improvements or appurtenances as may be developed, constructed or operated on land contiguous to, adjacent to or proximate to the Port of Wilmington as may be acquired by the Corporation or the City of Wilmington for the purpose of port development.70 Del. Laws, c. 210, §  25;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  19;
29 DE Code § 8783. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 87. Department of State|Subchapter II. Diamond State Port Corporation|§ 8783. Appointment of Executive Director.

§ 8783. Appointment of Executive Director. The Chair of the Corporation shall, subject to the approval of the Governor, appoint an Executive Director of the Corporation. The Executive Director shall be experienced in port or transportation-related management and shall be the principal executive officer of the Corporation. 70 Del. Laws, c. 210, §  25;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  19;
29 DE Code § 8785. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 87. Department of State|Subchapter II. Diamond State Port Corporation|§ 8785. No pledge of state credit; no assumption of liability by State.

§ 8785. No pledge of state credit; no assumption of liability by State. The Corporation shall have no power, except where expressly granted by separate act of the General Assembly, to pledge the credit or to create any debt or liability of the State or of any other agency or of any political subdivision of the State, and the State shall not assume or be deemed to have assumed any debt or liability of the Corporation as the result of any exercise of power by the Corporation. 70 Del. Laws, c. 210, §  25;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  19;
29 DE Code § 8786. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 87. Department of State|Subchapter II. Diamond State Port Corporation|§ 8786. Reports and audits.

§ 8786. Reports and audits. The Corporation shall make annual reports to the Governor and the General Assembly setting forth in detail its operations and transactions, which shall include annual audits of the books and accounts of the Corporation made by a firm of independent certified public accountants (CPAs) mutually agreed to by the Auditor of Accounts and the Secretary of State, and may make such additional reports from time to time as it desires. 70 Del. Laws, c. 210, §  25;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  19;
29 DE Code § 8787. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 87. Department of State|Subchapter II. Diamond State Port Corporation|§ 8787. Tax status.

§ 8787. Tax status. The powers and functions exercised by the Corporation are and will be in all respects for the benefit of the people of the State, and to this end, the Corporation will be exercising essential governmental functions. To this end, the Corporation shall not be required to pay any taxes or assessments or charges of any character, including, without limitation, real property taxes or head taxes levied upon employers, upon any of the property used by it or leased to third parties in connection with the exercise of its powers, or any income or revenue therefrom, including, without limitation, any profit from any sale or exchange. 70 Del. Laws, c. 210, §  25;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  19;
29 DE Code § 8788. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 87. Department of State|Subchapter II. Diamond State Port Corporation|§ 8788. Appropriated funds.

§ 8788. Appropriated funds. (a) If the Corporation's final budget for any fiscal year includes a proposal for an appropriation from the General Assembly for operating or capital funds, the budget shall be approved by the Chair of the Corporation before its submission to the General Assembly as part of the Governor's proposed capital or operating budget. Any such appropriation shall be designated for and allocated to the Port Account. (b) Any capital expenditures of any such further appropriated moneys or of moneys derived from any other source, but not including Twenty-First Century Fund moneys, which expenditures within any 1 fiscal year in the aggregate exceed $2 million, shall be made pursuant to a request by a resolution passed by 7 of 9 directors of the Corporation and delivered to the State Budge Director which resolution certifies that the request is in compliance with the Corporation's legislative purpose and function. 70 Del. Laws, c. 210, §  25;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  19;
29 DE Code § 8789. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 87. Department of State|Subchapter II. Diamond State Port Corporation|§ 8789. Employees of the Corporation.

§ 8789. Employees of the Corporation. (a) All employees of the Corporation shall be exempt from the provisions of Chapter 59 of this title, as amended. Except as otherwise provided herein, such employees shall not be considered state employees for purposes of wages, salaries, fringe benefits or for purposes of any other benefits which may accrue to state employees whether exempt or merit employees, including benefits that may accrue under Executive Order No. 36 dated November 23, 1977. Such employees shall be considered state employees for the purposes of participating in the same group medical risk pool, Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund and the same deferred compensation plans available to state employees, although the terms of the group medical insurance, including benefits and coverage options provided to such employees, shall be determined by the Corporation and need not be the same as the terms available to state employees. The Corporation shall remit the full cost of such insurance to the State no later than the first day of each calendar month for which such insurance is being provided. The cost of such insurance shall be redetermined annually. The terms of medical insurance and deferred compensation programs available through the state shall not be a subject of collective bargaining. The Corporation shall establish pension plans for its employees who shall, for purposes of participation in any such plans, be governmental employees. Contributions by the Corporation and/or its employees pursuant to such plans shall be deposited into a fund established for these purposes. Benefits, fees and expenses authorized to be paid pursuant to such plans shall be paid from said fund. The assets of such fund may be commingled for investment purposes with the assets of the fund created by § 5541 of this title, referred to as the State Employees' Retirement Fund. The fund established by the Corporation shall at all times be maintained separately for purposes of accounting and expenses. No assets of the State Employees' Retirement Fund shall be used to pay benefits owed to employees of the Corporation. The Corporation's pension plans shall be administered by the Board of Pension Trustees established by § 8308 of this title, upon such terms and conditions as the Corporation may negotiate with the Board of Pension Trustees. (b) The Corporation shall be a public employer, as provided in § 1302(n) of Title 19, and the Corporation shall be subject to the Public Employment Relations Act, Chapter 13 of Title 19. 70 Del. Laws, c. 210, §  25;  70 Del. Laws, c. 290, §  12;  71 Del. Laws, c. 150, §  29;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  19;
29 DE Code § 8791. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 87. Department of State|Subchapter III. Riverfront Development Corporation of Delaware.|§ 8791. Creation; purpose.

§ 8791. Creation; purpose. (a) The Riverfront Development Corporation is created by 70 Del. Laws, c. 210. (b) The Riverfront Development Corporation's purpose is to promote the common good of the citizens of this State through the planning, development, and management of programs and projects intended to foster, encourage, and promote recreational, residential, commercial, and industrial development and redevelopment along or in proximity to the Brandywine and Christina Rivers, as recommended in the report of the Governor's Task Force on the Future of the Brandywine and Christina Rivers, “A Vision for the Rivers” (1994). 81 Del. Laws, c. 448, § 1;
29 DE Code § 8792. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 87. Department of State|Subchapter III. Riverfront Development Corporation of Delaware.|§ 8792. Board of Directors of the Riverfront Development Corporation of Delaware; membership; chair; quorum.

§ 8792. Board of Directors of the Riverfront Development Corporation of Delaware; membership; chair; quorum. (a) The Board of Directors (“Board”) of the Riverfront Development Corporation consists of 21 directors, as follows:  (1) The following 8 directors who serve by virtue of their position:  a. The Governor, or a designee appointed by the Governor. b. The President Pro Tempore of the Senate, or a designee appointed by the Pro Tempore. c. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, or a designee appointed by the Speaker. d. The Senate Co-Chair of the Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Improvement, or a designee appointed by the Senate Co-Chair. e. The House of Representatives Co-Chair of the Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Improvement, or a designee appointed by the House of Representatives Co-Chair. f. The New Castle County Executive. g. The Mayor of the City of Wilmington. h. The President of the City of Wilmington Council. (2) Eight directors appointed by the Governor. The directors appointed by the Governor must have experience in economic development. The Governor shall appoint 1 of the directors appointed by the Governor to serve as Chair of the Board. (3) One director appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. (4) One director appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. (5) One director appointed by the Mayor of the City of Wilmington. The director appointed by the Mayor must be selected from among private citizens who are active in the nonprofit community or residential organizations in the City of Wilmington.  (6) Two directors elected by a majority of the Board. (b) An appointed director of the Board serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority. (c) All of the following apply to directors elected by the Board under paragraph (a)(6) of this section:  (1) A director who has served for a full term of 4 years may be reelected for only 1 additional term. (2) A director who misses 3 consecutive meetings may be assumed to have resigned. The Board may accept a resignation and elect a new director. (3) A director may be removed by the Board for misfeasance, nonfeasance, or malfeasance.  (d) If the Board establishes a community advisory board, the director appointed by the Mayor of the City of Wilmington must be the chair of the community advisory board. (e) A majority of the Board constitutes a quorum. 81 Del. Laws, c. 448, § 1;
29 DE Code § 8701A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 87A. Economic Development|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 8701A. Legislative findings.

§ 8701A. Legislative findings. (a) The General Assembly finds and declares that the good order of the State depends upon the steady employment in useful occupations of the citizens of the State. Such steady and useful employment can be made available by encouraging the economic development of the State through the inducement of a full range of commercial, industrial, agricultural and other enterprises to locate, remain and expand in the State. Uncontrolled industrialization and expansion, however, may contribute to possible dangers to the public health and welfare through the pollution of the air, water and soil of the State. The reduction, abatement and prevention of the pollution of the State's environment and the protection of its natural resources are important concerns to be considered in the process of encouraging the economic development of the State. (b) The General Assembly further finds that promotion of the State as a destination for tourists and other travelers will help to enhance the State's economy and provide employment and recreational opportunities for citizens of the State. (c) The General Assembly further finds that promotion and assistance to small and minority-owned businesses is vital to the overall balance between large and small firms, and that it is in the State's interest to insure a strong and diversified business community. (d) The General Assembly further finds and declares that the creation of a Public/Private Partnership to attract large employers, innovative enterprises and international business opportunities while transferring duties formerly performed by the Delaware Economic Development Office to a division within the Department of State is in the best interest of the State to foster development in an increasingly competitive economy. 63 Del. Laws, c. 189, §  2;  81 Del. Laws, c. 49, §  1;
29 DE Code § 8702A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 87A. Economic Development|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 8702A. Definitions.

§ 8702A. Definitions. As used in this chapter:  (1) “Board” means the Tourism Advisory Board created by § 8708A of this title. (2) “Council” means the Council on Development Finance created by § 8707A of this title. (3) “Director” means the Director of the Division of Small Business. (4) “Division” means the Division of Small Business. (5) “Plan” means the Comprehensive State Plan for Economic Development created by § 8705A of this title. (6) “Public/Private Partnership” means a nonprofit corporation not established by the General Assembly consisting of business and community leaders and public officials formed to enhance the State's ability to attract, grow and retain businesses; facilitate the development of a stronger entrepreneurial and innovative economic system within the State; coordinate with the Division of Small Business; and, support private employers within the State in identifying, recruiting and developing talent for the operation of their business within the State. (7) “Secretary” means the Secretary of State. (8) “State” means the State of Delaware.63 Del. Laws, c. 189, §  2;  69 Del. Laws, c. 458, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 93, §  1;  81 Del. Laws, c. 49, §  1;  81 Del. Laws, c. 374, § 1;
29 DE Code § 8703A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 87A. Economic Development|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 8703A. Division of Small Business — Created; purposes.

§ 8703A. Division of Small Business — Created; purposes. (a) There is hereby created a division of economic development which shall be known as the Division of Small Business within the Department of State. (b) The Division shall be responsible to the Secretary. (c) The Division shall serve the Secretary in all general and economic development matters, and it shall function, as required, as an advisory, coordinating and implementing agency:  (1) To harmonize its activities with similar activities of other departments, boards, commissions, agencies or instrumentalities of federal, state, county or municipal government; (2) To render, as necessary, assistance to all units of government and to private enterprise; (3) To stimulate public interest and participation in the orderly growth and development of the State; and (4) To insure that all private and public development activities are carried out in conformity with state law.63 Del. Laws, c. 189, §  2;  69 Del. Laws, c. 458, §  1;  81 Del. Laws, c. 49, §  1;  81 Del. Laws, c. 374, § 2;
29 DE Code § 8704A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 87A. Economic Development|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 8704A. Division of Small Business — Appointment, qualifications and compensation of Director; Acting Director.

§ 8704A. Division of Small Business — Appointment, qualifications and compensation of Director; Acting Director. (a) The Division shall be headed by the Director. The Director shall be appointed by the Secretary, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Secretary. The Director shall be qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the position, and preference shall be given to a resident of this State, provided the resident is acceptable and equally qualified. The Director shall be paid an annual salary established by the Secretary within the limitation of the funds appropriated therefor. (b) In the event of the death, resignation, temporary incapacity or removal of the Director, and prior to the appointment of a successor, the Secretary may appoint any qualified employee of the Division or any of its subdivisions to serve as Acting Director. The Director may, during an absence from the State, appoint any qualified employee of the Division or any of its subdivisions to serve as Acting Director during such absence. In either case, the Acting Director shall have all the powers and shall perform all the duties and functions of the Director during the Director's absence or incapacity or until a successor is duly appointed and qualified. 63 Del. Laws, c. 189, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  81 Del. Laws, c. 49, §  1;  81 Del. Laws, c. 374, § 3;
29 DE Code § 8708A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 87A. Economic Development|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 8708A. Tourism Advisory Board.

§ 8708A. Tourism Advisory Board. (a) The Tourism Advisory Board is hereby established and shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Director and shall consider matters relating to the promotion of the State as a destination for tourists and other travelers and such other matters as may be referred to it, by the Governor, the Secretary, or by the Director. The Board may study, research, plan and advise the Director, the Secretary, and the Governor, on matters it deems appropriate to enable the Division to function in the best possible manner. (b) The Tourism Advisory Board shall be composed of 7 members who shall be appointed by the Governor and serve for a term of 3 years. (c) Members of the Board shall be residents of the State who are engaged in the tourist industry or who provide direct service to tourists and other travelers. At least 2 members shall be appointed from each of the 3 counties of the State. For purposes of this section, a member's residence shall be considered the member's principal place of business. At least 3, but no more than 4, members of the Board shall be affiliated with 1 of the major political parties and at least 2, but not more than 3, of the members shall be affiliated with the other major political party; provided, however, that there shall be no more than a bare majority representation of 1 major political party over the other major political party. Any person who declines to announce a political affiliation shall also be eligible for appointment as a member of the Board. (d) The Director, or such person designated by the Director, shall serve as Secretary to the Board, and shall maintain minutes of all meetings and such other records as are deemed necessary by the Director. (e) Members of the Board shall serve without compensation, except that they may be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses incident to their duties as members in accordance with state law. (f) A Chairperson of the Board shall be chosen by the members of the Board from among its members and shall serve in that capacity for a term of 1 year and shall be eligible for reelection. (g) Any appointment, pursuant to this section, to replace a member whose position becomes vacant prior to the expiration of the member's term shall be filled only for the remainder of that term. 63 Del. Laws, c. 189, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  81 Del. Laws, c. 49, §  1;
29 DE Code § 8709A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 87A. Economic Development|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 8709A. Division of Small Business — Staff.

§ 8709A. Division of Small Business — Staff. The Director and all employees of the Division shall be exempt from Chapter 59 of this title. 63 Del. Laws, c. 189, §  2;  65 Del. Laws, c. 225, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 458, §  1;  81 Del. Laws, c. 49, §  1;  81 Del. Laws, c. 374, § 6;
29 DE Code § 8710A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 87A. Economic Development|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 8710A. Division of Small Business — Collection and distribution of information; sale of publications.

§ 8710A. Division of Small Business — Collection and distribution of information; sale of publications. (a) The Division may collect and disseminate any data or other information including, but not limited to, the population, demographics and economy of the State. The Division shall take such steps as the Director deems appropriate to emphasize the investment, business, employment and recreational opportunities and advantages of the State, and the potential for future development within the State. (b) The Division may elect to publish any information on its own or to use any of the accepted advertising media to carry out the purposes of this chapter. The Division may also distribute information and materials donated to, or purchased by, the Division, from private or public agencies, organizations, corporations or individuals. (c) The Director may offer such publications and other materials described in this chapter for sale if deemed by the Director to be in the best interests of the State, provided that the price so charged for the sale of said publications and materials shall not exceed their original cost with the addition of a charge for postage and handling, if applicable. (d) Such moneys as received by the Division from the sale of publications and materials shall be deposited with the Treasurer of the State in a special fund of the State upon which the Director may draw to replace such publications and materials offered for sale. Unexpended funds remaining in the special fund at the close of the fiscal year, and not previously expended or encumbered, shall not revert but shall remain on deposit in such special fund for future use pursuant to this section. 63 Del. Laws, c. 189, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  81 Del. Laws, c. 49, §  1;  81 Del. Laws, c. 374, § 7;