Electrification of Transportation Infrastructure Research Center -- Designation -- Duties.

(1) The ASPIRE Engineering Research Center at Utah State University is designated as the lead research center to coordinate and lead the initiative described in Sections 53H-4-306.1 through 53H-4-306.6. (2) The research center shall: (a) direct and carry out the mission of the initiative; (b) appoint a project director to oversee the initiative; and (c) provide administrative and staff support to the steering committee and industry advisory board. (3) The project director shall: (a) oversee the operations of the initiative; and (b) propose to the steering committee the expenditure of funds appropriated by the Legislature to carry out the duties under Sections 53H-4-306.1 through 53H-4-306.6.