116J.988 BOARD OF INVENTION.
Subdivision 1.
Membership. The Board of Invention consists of 11 members appointed by
the governor, subject to the advice and consent of the senate. One member must be appointed
from each of the congressional districts. The remaining members may be appointed at large.
Subd. 2.
Terms. The membership terms, removal, and filling of vacancies of board members
are as provided in section
15.0575.
Subd. 3.
Chair; other officers. The board shall annually elect a chair and other officers as
necessary from its members.
Subd. 4.
Staff. The board may employ an executive director who is knowledgeable
in invention and has demonstrated proficiency in the administration of programs relating to
invention. The executive director shall perform the duties that the board may require in carrying
out its responsibilities.
History: 1993 c 369 s 51