The board of chosen freeholders of any county may, by resolution, establish an appropriate office, department, committee, board or other agency having the following purposes:
a. Research and study of the county economics of every nature.
b. Develop, assemble and distribute information to assist present and prospective business and industry.
c. Develop, assemble and distribute pertinent information to county and municipal planning boards to encourage and assist comprehensive economic development.
d. Hold public meetings, release information, and encourage public interest in county economic development.
e. Promote, in any authorized manner, county economic development.
f. Co-operate with any other interested public or private entities for authorized purposes.