NRS223.610. Duties of Director.

  The Director of the Office of Science, Innovation and Technology shall:

      1.  Advise the Governor and the Executive Director of the Office of Economic Development on matters relating to science, innovation and technology.

      2.  Work in coordination with the Office of Economic Development to establish criteria and goals for economic development and diversification in this State in the areas of science, innovation and technology.

      3.  As directed by the Governor and the Executive Director of the Office of Economic Development, identify, recommend and carry out policies related to science, innovation and technology.

      4.  Report periodically to the Executive Director of the Office of Economic Development concerning the administration of the policies and programs of the Office of Science, Innovation and Technology.

      5.  Develop and coordinate efforts to attract biotechnological companies to this State.

      6.  Establish and maintain a clearinghouse of information regarding biotechnological business in this State.

      7.  In carrying out his or her duties pursuant to this section, consult with the Executive Director of the Office of Economic Development and cooperate with the Executive Director in implementing the State Plan for Economic Development developed by the Executive Director pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 231.053.

      (Added to NRS by 2001, 2285; A 2011, 3427)