As part of the process of designating or redesignating a local area, the Governor must develop a policy for designation of local areas that must include:

(a) Consultation with the State WDB;

(b) Consultation with the chief elected officials and affected Local WDBs; and

(c) Consideration of comments received through a public comment process which must:

(1) Offer adequate time for public comment prior to designation of the local area; and

(2) Provide an opportunity for comment by representatives of Local WDBs, chief elected officials, businesses, institutions of higher education, labor organizations, other primary stakeholders, and the general public regarding the designation of the local area.