§15321. Technology centers

1. Establishment; purpose. The Applied Technology Development Center System technology centers, referred to in this section as the "system centers," is are established. The purpose of the system centers is to permit early-stage development of technology-based businesses while minimizing or eliminating debilitating overhead expenses. The system is self-managed, state-coordinated centers, strategically placed throughout the State, are an integral component of the State's efforts to foster new technology-based businesses and consists of a network of self-managed, state-coordinated centers strategically placed throughout the State. The goals of the system centers include the following:

A. The retention of successful start-up businesses in the State;

B. The improvement of opportunities for workers through the creation of technologically advanced jobs;

C. The encouragement of private-sector initiatives;

D. The renovation and utilization of vacant commercial real estate; and

E. The generation of new sources of revenue for local and state tax bases.

2. Administration. The following provisions govern the administration of the system centers.

A. The system is administered by the Applied Technology Development Center System Director, referred to in this section as the "director," who is appointed by the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development. The director shall report to the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development in the execution of the director's responsibilities. The duties of the director include, but are not limited to:

(1) Assisting in the recruitment of tenants for the system;

(2) Providing marketing services for the system; and