The Director of the Office of Science, Innovation and Technology shall:
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 in a competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory manner, which must include, without limitation:
(a) Development of a strategic plan to improve the delivery of broadband services in this State to schools, libraries, providers of health care, transportation facilities, prisons and other community facilities;
(b) Applying for state and federal grants on behalf of eligible entities and managing state matching money that has been appropriated by the Legislature;
(c) Coordinating and processing applications for state and federal money relating to broadband services;
(d) Prioritizing construction projects which affect or involve the expansion or deployment of broadband services in this State;
(e) In consultation with providers of health care from various health care settings, the expansion of telehealth services to reduce health care costs and increase health care quality and access in this State, especially in rural, unserved and underserved areas of this State;
(f) Expansion of the fiber optic infrastructure in this State for the benefit of the public safety radio and communications systems in this State;
(g) Collection and storage of data relating to agreements and contracts entered into by the State for the provision of fiber optic assets in this State; and
(h) Administration of the trade policy for fiber optic infrastructure in this State.
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; 2017, 528)
The Director of the Office of Science, Innovation and Technology shall:
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 in a competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory manner, which must include, without limitation:
(a) Development of a strategic plan to improve the delivery of broadband services in this State to schools, libraries, providers of health care, transportation facilities, prisons and other community facilities;
(b) Applying for state and federal grants on behalf of eligible entities and managing state matching money that has been appropriated by the Legislature;
(c) Coordinating and processing applications for state and federal money relating to broadband services;
(d) Prioritizing construction projects which affect or involve the expansion or deployment of broadband services in this State;
(e) In consultation with providers of health care from various health care settings, the expansion of telehealth services to reduce health care costs and increase health care quality and access in this State, especially in rural, unserved and underserved areas of this State;
(f) Expansion of the fiber optic infrastructure in this State for the benefit of the public safety radio and communications systems in this State;
(g) Collection and storage of data relating to agreements and contracts entered into by the State for the provision of fiber optic assets in this State;
(h) Administration of the trade policy for fiber optic infrastructure in this State; and
(i) Establishing and administering a program of infrastructure grants for the development or improvement of broadband services for persons with low income and persons in rural areas of this State using money from the Account for the Grant Program for Broadband Infrastructure created by NRS 223.660. The Director may adopt regulations to carry out his or duties pursuant to this paragraph.
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; 2017, 528; 2021, 3449, effective January 1, 2022)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
NRS 223.020 - Election; term of office.
NRS 223.025 - Governor-elect: Payment of expenses for clerical and research assistance.
NRS 223.040 - Office and residence.
NRS 223.121 - Portrait of Governor.
NRS 223.140 - Power to close banks and other financial institutions.
NRS 223.150 - Governor may order military force to assist sheriff in executing process.
NRS 223.160 - Governor may order armed force when unlawful or riotous assembly.
NRS 223.170 - Armed force to obey Governor’s order.
NRS 223.180 - Governor may proclaim county in insurrection.
NRS 223.190 - Governor to advise Legislature of appointments made to fill vacancies.
NRS 223.400 - Creation; composition.
NRS 223.410 - Director: Appointment; classification; other employment or occupation prohibited.
NRS 223.420 - Director: Powers and duties.
NRS 223.425 - Deputy Director: Appointment; classification; restrictions on other employment.
NRS 223.440 - Administrator of the Division of Internal Audits: Appointment; classification.
NRS 223.460 - Definitions. [Effective July 1, 2022.]
NRS 223.462 - "Director" defined. [Effective July 1, 2022.]
NRS 223.464 - "Federal assistance" defined. [Effective July 1, 2022.]
NRS 223.466 - "Local agency" defined. [Effective July 1, 2022.]
NRS 223.468 - "Office" defined. [Effective July 1, 2022.]
NRS 223.470 - "State agency" defined. [Effective July 1, 2022.]
NRS 223.472 - Creation; budget; offices. [Effective July 1, 2022.]
NRS 223.488 - "Program" defined. [Effective July 1, 2022.]
NRS 223.490 - Creation; duties. [Effective July 1, 2022.]
NRS 223.492 - Grant Matching Account: Creation; administration; sources. [Effective July 1, 2022.]
NRS 223.494 - Development and administration of grant process. [Effective July 1, 2022.]
NRS 223.496 - Eligibility for grant. [Effective July 1, 2022.]
NRS 223.498 - Biennial report to Legislature. [Effective July 1, 2022.]
NRS 223.680 - Report regarding broadband services and infrastructure. [Effective January 1, 2022.]
NRS 223.800 - Creation; responsibility and accountability for apprenticeship.
NRS 223.810 - Executive Director: Appointment; classification.
NRS 223.820 - Executive Director: Duties.
NRS 223.900 - "State agency" defined.
NRS 223.920 - Duties of Director.