In addition to any other powers and duties provided in this subpart, the executive director shall:

1. (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. (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. (3) Work with local universities and community colleges to facilitate internships for students with the space center and associated companies;
4. (4) Continue to work with the University of Hawaii on course development, teaching, workforce development, and outreach;
5. (5) Promote innovative educational and workforce development programs that will enhance public awareness of the space center and enable residents to pursue employment in the State's aerospace industry;
6. (6) Act as the public representative of the space center;
7. (7) Monitor national and global trends in the aerospace industry and promote global awareness of the space center;
8. (8) Pursue projects in the aerospace sector that can be leveraged for improvements to the State's broadband and alternative energy capabilities;
9. (9) Serve as a clearinghouse for information on the space center and associated activities;
10. (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 the State;
11. (11) Increase contacts and maintain liaisons with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, related aerospace organizations, and other federal agencies and facilities;
12. (12) Maintain and expand liaisons with local business and citizen groups;
13. (13) Adopt, amend, and repeal rules pursuant to chapter 91 necessary to carry out this subpart;
14. (14) Contract for services as may be necessary for the purposes of this subpart; and
15. (15) Do all other things necessary or proper to carry out the purposes of this subpart.

[L Sp 2021, c 1, pt of §1]