223.610 - Duties of Director. - Nevada Statutes

223.610  Duties of Director.  The Director of the Office of Science, Innovation and Technology shall:

      1.  Advise the Governor on matters relating to science, innovation and technology.

      2.  Work in coordination with the Commission on Economic Development to establish criteria and goals for economic development and diversification in this State in the areas of science, innovation and technology.

      3.  As directed by the Governor, identify, recommend and carry out policies related to science, innovation and technology.

      4.  Report periodically to the Chair and Executive Director of the Commission on Economic Development concerning the administration of the policies and programs of the Office of Science, Innovation and Technology.

      5.  Develop and coordinate efforts to attract biotechnological companies to this State.

      6.  Establish and maintain a clearinghouse of information regarding biotechnological business in this State.

      (Added to NRS by 2001, 2285)