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Research Nova Scotia Corporation Act

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Bill overview

Bill NS104, “Research Nova Scotia Corporation Act”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-63-session-1.

Its latest recorded status is “Passed”.

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PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY

What you need to know

This bill, the Research Nova Scotia Corporation Act, establishes a new corporation in Nova Scotia to support research and development in the province. It sets out the corporation's powers, duties, and governance structure, including its board of directors and CEO. The corporation will be responsible for promoting research and innovation in Nova Scotia, and will have the authority to provide funding and other forms of support to researchers and organizations.

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Key provisions

  1. 01This Act establishes the Research Nova Scotia Corporation as a provincial corporation to promote research and development in Nova Scotia.
  2. 02The corporation's head office is to be located in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
  3. 03The corporation's board of directors is to consist of at least 5 members appointed by the Governor in Council.
  4. 04The corporation is to have the power to acquire, hold, and dispose of real and personal property.
  5. 05The corporation is to be accountable to the Minister of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism.
  6. 06The corporation's financial statements are to be tabled in the House of Assembly annually.

Vote roll

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