1.Board established.
The Maine Biomedical Research Board, referred to in this section as the "board," is established pursuant to section 12004-G,
subsection 4-B to administer the Maine Biomedical Research Fund and the Maine Biomedical Research Program as provided in section
13103.
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2.Board membership.
The board consists of 7 members appointed as follows:
A. Four persons, appointed by the Governor and nominated by a statewide biomedical research coalition; [2001, c. 196, §9 (NEW).]
B. Two members, appointed by the Governor, who are distinguished and credentialed in the type of biomedical research that is
performed by eligible institutions defined in section 13103, subsection 1; and [2001, c. 196, §9 (NEW).]
C. The commissioner or the commissioner's designee. [2001, c. 196, §9 (NEW).]
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3.Initial appointment; terms.
Members of the board appointed by the Governor are appointed for 3-year terms, except for the initial terms of appointment,
which are as follows: Two members appointed for one year; 2 members appointed for 2 years; and 2 members appointed for 3
years. Members who serve on the board by virtue of their office serve terms coincident with their terms in office.
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4.Powers and duties of board.
The board has the following powers and duties:
A. To perform all duties and take such actions pursuant to section 13103 as necessary to administer the Maine Biomedical Research
Program; [2001, c. 196, §9 (NEW).]
B. To contract with the Maine Technology Institute for such assistance in fulfilling the board's duties as the board may require;
and [2001, c. 196, §9 (NEW).]
C. To approve a budget for administration of the Maine Biomedical Research Program. [2001, c. 196, §9 (NEW).]
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SECTION HISTORY
2001, c. 196, §9 (NEW).
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