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.