Minnesota Agencies
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Science and Technology Research and Development Committee
Also known as:
Committee on Science & Technology Research & Development
Active dates:1987-1991
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.
Notes:
Name changed slightly.
Record last updated:
07/31/2020
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