63M-1-605 - Duties and powers. - Utah Statutes

63M-1-605. Duties and powers.
(1) The council shall:
(a) encourage the use of science and technology in the administration of state and localgovernment;
(b) develop programs whereby state agencies and the several public and privateinstitutions of higher education and technical colleges within the state may assist business andindustry in the utilization of science and technology;
(c) further communication between agencies of federal, state, and local government whowish to utilize science and technology;
(d) develop programs of cooperation on matters of science and technology between:
(i) state and local government agencies;
(ii) the several public and private institutions of higher education and technical collegeswithin the state; and
(iii) business and industry within the state; or
(iv) between any combination of these;
(e) provide a means whereby government, business, industry, and higher education maybe represented in the formulation and implementation of state policies and programs on mattersof science and technology;
(f) review, catalog, and compile the research and development uses by the stateuniversities of the revenue derived from mineral lease funds on state and federal lands;
(g) provide to the Legislature an annual report on the expenditure and utilization of thesemineral lease funds;
(h) make recommendations to the Legislature on the further uses of these mineral leasefunds in order to stimulate research and development directed toward the more effectiveutilization of the state's natural resources; and
(i) prepare and lodge an annual report with the governor and with the Legislature.
(2) The council may:
(a) in accordance with Title 63J, Chapter 5, Federal Funds Procedures, apply for, receive,and disburse funds, contributions, or grants from whatever source for the purposes set forth inthis part;
(b) employ, compensate, and prescribe the duties and powers of those individuals,subject to the provisions of this part relating to the adviser, necessary to execute the duties andpowers of the council; and
(c) enter into contracts for the purposes of this part.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session