Records of the Virginia Research and Technology Advisory Commission, 2000-2009 (bulk 2000-2005)

Access and use

Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Archives Reference Services
Phone: (804) 692-3888

Summary

Extent:
3 cu. ft. (3 boxes)
Creator:
Virginia Research and Technology Advisory Commission.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains records from the Virginia Research and Technology Advisory Commission, including general files, minutes, meeting notes, reports, and agendas, among other items.

Biographical / historical:

On 10 July 2000, Governor James Gilmore issued Executive Order Number 66 creating the Virginia Research and Technology Advisory Commission (VRTAC). The Commission was formed to advise the governor on appropriate research and technology strategy for the Commonwealth. The Commission advised the governor on procedures and guidelines for awarding grants from the Commonwealth Technology Research Fund. The Commission also advised the Executive Branch on critical issues relating to the role of science, technology, research and development, and technology commercialization in promoting the global competitiveness of the Commonwealth. The Commission consisted of thirty-three members appointed by the governor, including the Secretaries of Commerce and Trade, Education, and Technology. The Center for Innovative Technology was responsible for the majority of the funding of the Commission. On 1 July 2009, the Virginia Research and Technology Advisory Council merged with the Innovative Technology Authority (ITA) forming the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Investment Authority (IEIA).

Acquisition information:
Transferred on Sep. 9, 2009.
Processing information:

This collection has been processed using minimal processing standards: the original arrangement has been maintained, the container list is brief and simple, and the records have not been refoldered and fasteners have not been removed.

Material found loose in the boxes was foldered and given a title determined by the archivist. In cases where folder titles were inaccurate, the titles have been corrected to more adequately describe the material.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged in its original order.