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Science and Technology Research and Development Committee

Also known as:

Committee on Science & Technology Research & Development

Active dates:1987-1991

Authority:

Minn. Stat. 116J.971 [Repealed, 1988 c 629 s 23; 1991 c 322 s 20]

Function:

Advise concerning guidelines that the legislature may use in allocating grant or loan money for scientifically and technologically related projects; advise on decentralized research peer review process; approve assignment of ad hoc committees on science and technology research and development.

History:

The committee was abolished by 1991 legislation. Responsibilities were transferred to the Board of Directors of Minnesota Technology, Inc. (Source: Annual compilation and statistical report: membership on state councils, boards and commissions, 1991.)

Advisory to:

Trade and Economic Development Department?

Membership:

13 members (4 legislators, chair appointed by governor to 4-year terms, 8 members appointed by governor to 6-year terms must be qualified in at least one of five specified areas); expenses reimbursed under Minn. Stat. 15.059.

Entries for this agency in the Annual Compilation and Statistical Report of Multi-Member Agencies Report: 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987.

Note: This report provides membership details as well as meeting information and a summary of the group's activities.

Notes:

Name changed slightly.

Record last updated: 07/31/2020

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