Science and Technology Commission
Duties
The San Diego Science and Technology Commission shall:
(a) Advise the Mayor and City Council on policy and issues shaping biotechnology, digital wireless communication, high definition digital technology, medical imaging, and materials science technology.
(b) Advise the Mayor and City Council on matters which impact both the technology industry and the City's research and scientific institutions in order to help ensure that the San Diego Region will continue to incubate growth and investment.
(c) Form subcommittees as deemed necessary to allow for in-depth review of issues which impact specific segments of the industry, such as wireless technology, biotechnology, multimedia technology, and software technology, among others.
Appointment
Appointed by Mayor and confirmed by Council.
Term
Two (2) year terms and each member shall serve until a successor is duly appointed and confirmed. The members shall be appointed such that the terms of not more than ten (10) members shall expire in any year. The expiration date of all terms shall be May 31. During June of each year, the Mayor may designate one (1) member as Chairperson; however, in the absence of such designation, the SDSTC Council shall on or after July 15, select a Chairperson from among its members. Any vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term of the member whose place becomes vacant.
Composition
Composed of eighteen (18) members, all of whom shall be residents of the City of San Diego or the County of San Diego. The members shall be selected from San Diego's biotech, wireless, high-tech and scientific community, and the academic and research community.
Governed By
San Diego Municipal Code Chapter II, Article 6, Division 14, Sections 26.1401, 26.1402, 26.1403. Added May 15, 2000 by Ordinance 0-18801. Amended by Ordinance 0-18899 on December 5, 2000.
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