State Advisory Council on Science and Technology Statute
9-2-501. Purpose.
The purpose of this part is to establish an advisory council on science and technology to assist in the development of programs, communication, and use of science and technology in governmental organizations in the state of Utah.
9-2-502. Definition of terms.
As used in this part:
(1) "Adviser" means the state science adviser appointed under this part.
(2) "Council" means the State Advisory Council on Science and Technology created under this part
9-2-503. Creation.
There is created in the Office of Planning and Budget the State Advisory Council on Science and Technology, which shall perform the functions and duties provided in this part.
9-2-504. Members-Appointment-Terms-Qualifications-Vacancies-Chairman and vice-chairman-Executive secretary-Executive committee-Quorum-Expenses.
(1)The council comprises the following nonvoting members or their designees:
(a) the adviser;
(b) the executive director of the Department of Natural Resources;
(c) the executive director of the Department of Community and Economic Development;
(d) the executive director of the Department of Health;
(e) the executive director of the Department of Environmental Quality;
(f) the commissioner of agriculture;
(g) the commissioner of higher education;
(h) the state planning coordinator; and
(i) the executive director of the Department of Transportation.
(2) The governor may appoint other voting members, not to exceed 12.
(3) All Appointments shall be for terms of three years.
(4) The governor shall consider all institutions of higher education in the state in the appointment of council members.
(5) The voting members of the council shall be experienced or knowledgeable in the application of science and technology to business, industry, or public problems and have demonstrated their interest in and ability to contribute to the accomplishment of the purposes of this part.
(6) Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term.
(7) (a) Each year the council shall select from its membership a chairman and a vice-chairman.
(b) The chair and vice-chair shall hold office for one year or until a successor is appointed and qualified.
(8) The adviser shall serve as executive secretary of the council.
(9) An executive committee shall be established consisting of the chairman, vice-chairman, and the adviser.
(10) In order to conduct business matters of the council at regularly convened meetings, a quorum consisting of a simple majority of the total voting membership of the council is required. All matters of business affecting public policy require not less than a simple majority of affirmative votes of the total membership.
(11) The members of the council, except for the adviser, shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for their travel expenses at the rates established by the director of the Division of Finance under Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.
9-2-505. Duties and Powers.
(1) The council shall:
(a) encourage the use of science and technology in the administration of state and local government;
(b) develop programs whereby state agencies and the several public and private institutions of higher education and technical colleges within the state may assist business and industry in the utilization of science and technology;
(c) further communication between agencies of federal, state, and local government who wish 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 colleges within 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 may be represented in the formulation and implementation of state policies and programs on matters of science and technology;
(f) review, catalog, and compile the research and development uses by the state universities 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 these mineral lease funds;
(h) make recommendations to the Legislature on the further uses of these mineral lease funds in order to stimulate research and development directed toward the more effective utilization of the state's natural resources; and
(i) prepare and lodge and annual report with the governor and with the Legislature.
(2) The Council may:
(a) in accordance with Title 63, Chapter 40, Federal Assistance Management Program, apply for, receive, and disburse funds, contributions, or grants from whatever source the purposes set forth in this 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 and powers of the council; and
(c) enter into contracts for the purposes of this part.
9-2-506. Adviser - Duties and powers.
(1) The adviser shall be appointed by the governor.
(2) The adviser shall be experienced or knowledgeable in the application of science and technology to business, industry, or public problems and shall have demonstrated his interest in or ability to contribute to the accomplishment of the purposes of this part.
(3) The adviser shall be compensated pursuant to the wage and salary classification plan for appointed officers of the state of Utah currently in effect.
(4) The adviser shall have those duties and powers the council assigns. The adviser, subject to the supervision of the council, may enter into contracts and agreements and may incur expenses necessary to fulfill the purposes of this part.
(5) The council adviser shall be administratively responsible to the state planning coordinator.
9-2-507. Request for information.
All departments, divisions, boards, commissions, agencies, institutions, and all other instrumentalities of the state shall, upon request of the council, provide the council with any information that these instrumentalities have concerning research in science and technology.