90-3-1006. Executive director -- qualifications. (1) The Montana board of research and commercialization technology shall hire an executive director who is responsible for:
     (a) managing staff;
     (b) documenting and monitoring grants approved by the board according to performance benchmarks established by the board;
     (c) reporting to the legislature and governor about investments made in research and commercialization activities and developments and opportunities in diversified research arenas;
     (d) monitoring and promoting activities that increase the presence of Montana products in new and expanding markets;
     (e) promoting and facilitating program strategies that add value to Montana products; and
     (f) any additional responsibilities determined necessary and appropriate by the board.
     (2) The executive director may hire additional staff as necessary within budgetary limitations as prescribed by the board.

     History: En. Sec. 20, Ch. 563, L. 1999.