[PARTVII.  TECHNOLOGY]

 

[§27-41]  Special advisor for technologydevelopment.  (a)  There is established within the office of the governor aspecial advisor for technology development to be appointed by the governor asprovided in section 26-34.

(b)  The duties of the special advisor shallinclude but not be limited to:

(1)  Developing, coordinating, and implementing short-and long-range state policies and directions to enhance the development of hightechnology industries in Hawaii;

(2)  Coordinating all state high technology agencieswhile developing a plan for reorganization or consolidation of these agenciesin the interests of greater efficiency and cost effectiveness;

(3)  Advising the private sector in the development ofhigh technology activities and resources and providing technical or otherassistance to private industry upon request;

(4)  Creating, disseminating, and updating a listingof all high technology assistance programs in the State and where they can bereached;

(5)  Pursuing appropriate public-private sectorbusiness partnerships;

(6)  Coordinating the State's promotion and marketingof the high technology industry, including a review of current marketingefforts;

(7)  Arranging for the conduct of research throughcontractual services with the University of Hawaii or any agency or otherqualified persons;

(8)  Encouraging the development of educational,training, and career programs in high technology industries; and

(9)  Performing other necessary or desirable functionsto facilitate the intent of this section.

(c)  In carrying out the duties of thissection, the special advisor for technology development may utilize theservices of the State's high technology agencies, including those of theUniversity of Hawaii, as appropriate.

(d)  In carrying out the duties of thissection, the special advisor for technology development shall seek and utilizeany available funding sources, including grant moneys. [L 1999, c 178, pt of§3]