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ARC Committees
Some ARC committees are long-term, while others are put together for a single, short-term purpose and then disbanded. In 2007 and 2008 year to date, the following ARC committees are 'active', while others will be created as required.
ARC Advisory Council
The establishment of the ARC Advisory Council was announced on 7 January 2008. The Council is to provide advice to the Chief Executive Officer on key research issues.
External Committees
Appeals Committee
Applicants for ARC funding may appeal against process issues but not against committee decisions or assessor ratings and comments. Appeals are considered by an Appeals Committee, which determines whether or not an error in process has occurred in regard to an application and either dismisses or upholds the appeal.
Federation Fellowships Review Committee
A Federation Fellowships Review Committee was established to provide expert and strategic advice to the CEO of the ARC on:
- the effectiveness of the Federation Fellowships scheme in meeting its core objectives
- the impact of the stated preference of the scheme for Federation Fellowships to be given to early- to mid-career researchers who will play a leadership role in building Australia’s internationally competitive research capacity
- the continued relevance of the scheme (that is, the appropriateness of the objectives in light of developments in the research environment) and
- possible changes that could be made to enhance the scheme.
Federation Fellowships Selection Advisory Committee
A 2007 Federation Fellowships Selection Advisory Committee was established to assist the CEO of the ARC in assessing proposals and preparing recommendations for the CEO as required by the Australian Research Council Act 2001.
Finance and Audit Committee
The Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 requires the CEO to "establish and maintain an audit committee with the functions and responsibilities required by the Financial Management and Accountability Orders". The responsibilities of the Finance and Audit Committee include the following:
- audit services
- relationship with external audit
- financial and management reporting
- risk management
- fraud control
Internal committees
Executive Management Group
The Executive Management Group is the ARC’s key internal decision-making body with responsibility for overseeing a range of operational and strategic issues and coordinating activities across the organisation. The Group comprises the CEO, Deputy CEO, Chief Operating Officer, Executive Directors and four Directors.
Occupational Health and Safety Committee
The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Committee monitors the implementation and reviews the effectiveness of the ARC’s OHS policies and practices, and makes recommendations to the CEO. The Committee comprises two management representatives and two employee representatives. Health and safety representatives are also invited to attend meetings.
People Management and Development Committee
The People Management and Development Committee is responsible for advising the ARC Executive on people management and development issues. The Committee is chaired by the Chief Operating Officer and includes up to two senior managers and up to four other staff representatives.
Research Management System (RMS) Executive Project Committee
An RMS Executive Project Committee has been established to manage and control project activities relating to implementation of the new research management system.
Salary Review Committee
The Salary Review Committee is responsible for advising the CEO, supervisors and staff on salary and performance issues. The committee is chaired by the Chief Operating Officer, an Executive Director, the Manager, People Management and Development, and may include another senior Manager appointed by the CEO.
Eligibility Rulings Committee
A committee comprising the ARC's Executive Directors meets as required to determine issues of eligibility in relation to applications for funding under the ARC's various funding schemes. The recommendations of this committee are referred to the ARC's Executive for decision.
The ARC Executive's view is referred to the relevant selection advisory committee, which then considers the eligibility and competitiveness of all applications as part of the selection process for the relevant funding scheme. The selection advisory committee's recommendations are forwarded to the CEO.
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