N.M. Admin. Code § 5.3.14.9

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 5.3.14.9 - TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE

The committee is composed of panel of scientific and business experts established by the department. The committee shall judge proposals based on excellence in research design and possible innovation in cross-disciplinary, multi-campus and higher education-industry research collaboration. The review panel may determine new research areas.

A. The committee shall consist of the following representatives:

(1) The vice presidents for research from the New Mexico institute of mining and technology, New Mexico state university, the university of New Mexico or their designates;

(2) a representative from the research community of the health sciences center at the university of New Mexico;

(3) a representative from the appropriate entities at New Mexico institute of mining and technology, New Mexico state university and the university of New Mexico that have expertise in economic development; and

(4) other designees as appointed by the cabinet secretary of the department.

B. The responsibilities of the committee shall include:

(1) review proposals submitted to the committee for sufficiency, quality and merit;

(2) determine whether the proposals and award determinations meet the purposes of the fund;

(3) determine whether funds are being distributed pursuant to the provisions of this section;

(4) recommend ways to support or change award and distribution processes;

(5) make recommendations to the department for the purpose of distribution of funds; and

(6) give advice or other assistance to the department as requested.

C. The committee shall meet as needed, but no less than four times per year, to review proposals and make award determinations.

N.M. Admin. Code § 5.3.14.9

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIII, Issue 20, October 25, 2022, eff. 10/25/2022