2005 Minnesota Statutes - 116J.988 — Board of Invention.

     116J.988 Board of Invention. 


    Subdivision 1.    Membership.  The Board of Invention 
 consists of 11 members appointed by the governor, subject to the 
 advice and consent of the senate.  One member must be appointed 
 from each of the congressional districts.  The remaining members 
 may be appointed at large. 


    Subd. 2.    Terms.  The membership terms, removal, and 
 filling of vacancies of board members are as provided in section 
 15.0575. 


    Subd. 3.    Chair; other officers.  The board shall 
 annually elect a chair and other officers as necessary from its 
 members. 


    Subd. 4.    Staff.  The board may employ an executive 
 director who is knowledgeable in invention and has demonstrated 
 proficiency in the administration of programs relating to 
 invention.  The executive director shall perform the duties that 
 the board may require in carrying out its responsibilities.  


    HIST: 1993 c 369 s 51