WHEREAS, the health and expansion of Idaho’s future economy will depend on taking full advantage of research and technology; and

      WHEREAS, Idaho has impressive resources for technology-based growth, internationally recognized university research programs, globally competitive technology companies, and the Idaho National Environmental Engineering Laboratory; and

      WHEREAS, the State Science and Technology Advisory Council recommends the reappointment of a Science and Technology Advisor, re-establishment of a state Science and Technology Advisory Council, and the implementation of the State Science and Technology Strategic Plan;

     NOW, THEREFORE, I, DIRK KEMPTHORNE, Governor of the State of Idaho, by the authority vested in me under the Constitution and laws of this state, do hereby re-establish the Science and Technology Advisory Council and the position of Science and Technology Advisor. The Council shall:

Advise the Idaho State Department of Commerce, the State Board of Education, Idaho’s colleges and universities, and other state, local, federal and private sector agencies and organizations on science and technology interests and potentials;

Support the development and publishing of information on the conditions and importance of science and technology to the state’s economy;

Assist with the implementation of the State Strategic Plan for Science and Technology; and

Assist with the coordination of local, state and federal interests to increase the positive economic impact of Idaho’s science and technology resources.

      The Science and Technology Advisor shall serve as Chairperson of the Council. The Council shall have regular meetings as determined by the Advisor and an Executive Committee of the Council. Members of the Council shall serve without compensation.

      The Council shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The membership of the Council shall include individuals knowledgeable and experienced in science and technology issues. The Council shall also include representation from the Idaho State Department of Commerce, Office of the State Board of Education and the Office of the Governor. Representatives from the Idaho State Department of Commerce, the office of the State Board of Education and the Office of the Governor shall serve as the Executive Committee. The Council shall be staffed and supported by the Idaho State Department of Commerce.

      This Executive Order shall cease to be effective four years after its entry into force.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Idaho at the Capitol in Boise on this fourteenth day of November in the year of our Lord two thousand and three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred twenty-seventh and of the Statehood of Idaho the one hundred thirteenth.

BEN YSURSA
SECRETARY OF STATE