C. The encouragement of private-sector initiatives;

D. The renovation and utilization of vacant commercial real estate; and

E. The generation of new sources of revenue for local and state tax bases.

2. Administration. The following provisions govern the administration of the system centers.

A. The system is administered by the Applied Technology Development Center System Director, referred to in this section as the "director," who is appointed by the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development. The director shall report to the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development in the execution of the director's responsibilities. The duties of the director include, but are not limited to:

(1) Assisting in the recruitment of tenants for the system;

(2) Providing marketing services for the system; and

(3) Providing business training for tenants of the system, including:

(a) Developing a business plan; and

(b) Providing information and assistance regarding legal issues and financing.

B. The Department of Economic and Community Development shall establish an Applied a Technology Development Center System Coordinating Board that consists of interested parties in the State to coordinate system center activities. The Applied Technology Development Center System Coordinating Board consists of at least the following members:

(1) The Commissioner of Economic and Community Development or the commissioner's designee;

(2) The director;