(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.