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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 Stat. 116J.971 [Repealed, 1988 c 629 s 23; 1991 c 322 s 20]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.
    Documents/Articles:
    News clippings and documents. Agencies Notebook Collection, 1987-1990.
    Record last updated: 07/31/2020
     

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