2017 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 223 - Governor
NRS 223.610 - Duties of Director.
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, 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. Coordinate activities in this State relating to the planning, mapping and procurement of broadband service.
6. Provide support to the Advisory Council on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and direct the implementation in this State of plans developed by the Council concerning, without limitation, workforce development, college preparedness and economic development.
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.
8. Administer such grants as are provided by legislative appropriation.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 2285; A 2011, 3427; 2015, 2826)
