ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Act
35. Functions of research institute advisory committee
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
35. Functions of research institute advisory committee
The functions of a research institute advisory committee shall be to oversee the management of the research institute and shall—(a)make recommendations to the Board on strategic and policy issues related to agricultural research and research program infrastructure;(b)oversee the implementation of policies and programs of the research institute and recommendations of the program review committee;(c)advice the Board on the status of programs and projects undertaken by the research institute and make recommendations on the improvements that may be undertaken;(d)make recommendations to the Board on mechanisms for partnering and integrating basic and translational research programs and for the adoption of research findings within the agricultural sector;(e)evaluate and make recommendations to the Board on areas of strategic investment and collaborations with other research institutes, research centres, organisations or individuals undertaking agricultural research;(f)review annually, the operations, administrative organisation and budgets of the research institute in relation to the programs and initiatives undertaken by the institute;(g)provide a forum for feedback and through which individuals undertaking research in the relevant area of research can submit their proposals and recommendations to the research institute; and(h)perform such other functions as shall be assigned to it by the Board.