FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce will host a Red Tape Workshop to develop reform suggestions as part of incoming Gov. Paul LePage’s Red Tape Removal Audit.

The workshop begins at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, at the Granary on Pleasant Street.  Leaders of businesses of all sizes and industries are encouraged to attend and contribute to the process.

Gov.-elect LePage has asked Maine’s job creators to take part in his Red Tape Removal Audit. It is an effort to identify regulations, statutes or compliance issues that need to be reformed to achieve a better balance between quality of life and the need for good jobs for Mainers.

Locally developed suggestions will be presented to LePage and his transition team. Copies will also be shared with area legislators.

All action taken on reform proposals will be in the open as part of the legislative and rule-making process, once the new administration takes office Jan. 5, 2011. Proponents and opponents of reform will have equal opportunity to be part of the process.

The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce has invited members of the local legislative delegation to attend and extended an invitation to the LePage transition team.

The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided by The Granary. RSVP is encouraged, but not necessary, to the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce at 778-4215.