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Nebraska Director of Economic Development
| Nebraska Director of Economic Development | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Nonpartisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Compensation: | $214,947 |
| 2025 FY Budget: | $338,644,162 |
| Term limits: | None |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | Serves at the governor's pleasure |
| Authority: | Nebraska Revised Statutes, § 81-1201.03 |
| Selection Method: | Appointed by Governor |
| Current Officeholder(s) | |
Nebraska Director of Economic Development
K.C. Belitz | |
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The Nebraska Director of Economic Development is a state executive position in the Nebraska state government which oversees the state's Department of Economic Development (DED).
Created in 1967, the DED's goal is to encourage economic growth within the state of Nebraska. To do this, the director assists business owners to create and expanding businesses within the state, strengthening community-based development initiatives, and compiling relevant economic data to assist in state decision-making. The director is also responsible for attracting businesses to the state of Nebraska and promoting trade.[1]
Current officeholder
The current Nebraska Director of Economic Development is K.C. Belitz (nonpartisan). Belitz assumed office in 2023.
Authority
The Department of Economic Development and its director are established in Chapter 81 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes.
Nebraska Revised Statutes 81-1201:[2]
| There is hereby created an executive department of state government to be known as the Department of Economic Development...The chief executive officer of the department shall be the Director of Economic Development who shall by appointed by the Governor with the consent of a majority of the Legislature. The director shall administer the affairs of the department and shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. The director shall have equal rank with the heads of other state departments... |
Qualifications
There are no specific statutory requirements for an individual to meet in order to qualify for the office of director of economic development.[2]
Appointments
The director of economic development is appointed by the governor, with the consent of a majority of the Legislature.[2]
Vacancies
As established by Article IV, Section 1 of the Nebraska Constitution, in the event of a vacancy, the governor fills the office by appointment.[3]
Duties
The department's mission is to "maintain and develop the economic of the state to provide opportunities for the people which will enhance and expand the quality of their lives."[4]
Under § 81-1201.10 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes, the department shall promote the:
(1) Expansion of personal income through the development of business and employment opportunities which afford sufficient compensation to ensure adequate standard of living for the people of the state;
(2) Development of an economy that contributes to and enhances the environmental quality of the state;
(3) Development of stable economy within the state;
(4) Development of economic health and opportunities throughout the communities and counties of the state;
(5) Development of an economy which is capable of providing the necessary revenue for state government, local governments, and other political subdivisions o the state and in this way minimize the tax burden faced by all taxpayers of the state, and;
(6) Structuring of the department and its staff as a nonpolitical, professionally managed division of state government.
Divisions
As our January 27, 2021, the department contains three operating divisions:
- Business Development Division
- Housing & Community Development Division
- Data & Research[1]
State budget
- See also: Nebraska state budget and finances
The budget for the Department of Economic Development in Fiscal Year 2024-2025 was $338,644,162.[5]
Compensation
- See also: Compensation of state executive officers
2023
In 2023, the officer's salary was $214,947, according to the Council of State Governments.[6]
2022
In 2022, the officer's salary was $208,693, according to the Council of State Governments.[7]
2020
In 2020, the director received a salary of $143,998, according to the Council of State Governments.[8]
2019
In 2019, the director received a salary of $143,998, according to the Council of State Governments.[9]
2018
In 2018, the director received a salary of $142,001, according to the Council of State Governments.[10]
2017
In 2017, the director received a salary of $148,480, according to the Council of State Governments.[11]
2016
In 2016, the director received a salary of $145,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[12]
2015
In 2015, the director received a salary of $145,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[13]
2014
In 2014, the director earned a salary of $134,281, according to the Council of State Governments.[14]
2013
In 2013, the director earned a salary of $131,325, according to the Council of State Governments.[15]
Historical officeholders
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Nebraska Department of Economic Development, "About DED," accessed January 27, 2021
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Nebraska Legislature, "Nebraska Revised Statute 81-1201.03," accessed January 27, 2021
- ↑ Nebraska State Legislature, "Nebraska State Constitution," accessed Aug. 12, 2015
- ↑ Nebraska Legislature, "Nebraska Revised Statute 81," accessed January 27, 2021
- ↑ Nebraska.gov, "Agency Operations / State Aid / Construction Summary by Fund Type," accessed December 6, 2023
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2023 Table 4.11: Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 21, 2025
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2022 Table 4.11: Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," provided to Ballotpedia by CSG personnel
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2020," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2019," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2018," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2017," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2016," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2015," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed December 3, 2014
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Table 4.11 Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 31, 2014
