AGENCY: Governor's Office of Planning and Budget

SERIES: 9151
TITLE: Governor's Award for Science and Technology nomination files
DATES: 1987-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological

DESCRIPTION: The Governor's Award for Science and Technology is given annually by the Governor's Science Council to Utahns who have made significant scientific contributions to the state and nation. The nominations are prepared by members of the scientific, educational, medical, government, and business professions who know the candidates and their achievements. The nomination files are reviewed by the Science Council, which is chaired by the Office of Planning and Budget's Science Advisor. Final award decisions are documented in the State Advisory Council on Science and Technology annual report (series 05116). The files include letters of recommendation and candidates' resumes.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain for 1 year(s) after final action

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

APPROVED: 12/1990

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 1 year after award decision has been made and then transfer to State Archives.

APPRAISAL

Historical

This disposition is based upon the historical significance of the group of Utah scientists documented by the series.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Private

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