§201-79 Powers and duties of the Pacific international space center for exploration systems executive director. In addition to any other powers and duties provided in this subpart, the executive director shall:

(1) Oversee, supervise, and direct the planning, evaluation, and coordination of space-related activities, and identify and promote opportunities for expanding and diversifying aerospace-related industries in the State pertaining to the space center;

(2) Establish partnerships with corporate, government, and University of Hawaii entities that can promote and enhance the State's aerospace industry; and where possible, help to generate additional revenue for the University of Hawaii and create classes and other educational opportunities for students;

(3) Work with local universities and community colleges to facilitate internships for students with the space center and associated companies;

(4) Continue to work with the University of Hawaii on course development, teaching, workforce development, and outreach;

(5) Promote innovative educational and workforce development programs that will enhance public awareness of the space center and enable residents to pursue employment in Hawaii's aerospace industry;

(6) Act as the public representative of the space center;

(7) Monitor national and global trends in the aerospace industry and promote global awareness of the space center;

(8) Pursue projects in the aerospace sector that can be leveraged for improvements to the State's broadband and alternative energy capabilities;

(9) Serve as a clearinghouse for information on the space center and associated activities;

(10) Target existing businesses that can provide products or services of importance to the space center and its projects to support the expansion of these businesses in Hawaii;

(11) Increase contact and maintain liaison with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, related aerospace organizations, and other federal agencies and facilities;

(12) Maintain and expand liaisons with local business and citizen groups;

(13) Work with private landowners in the vicinity to expand opportunities and physical space and appurtenances for the participants in the space center's aerospace technology research and development park;

(14) Adopt, amend, and repeal rules pursuant to chapter 91 necessary to carry out this subpart;

(15) Contract for services as may be necessary for the purposes of this subpart; and

(16) Do all other things necessary or proper to carry out the purposes of this subpart. [L 2012, c 169, pt of §2]