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NAVREF BOARD ADVISORY COMMITTEES
On January 20, 2004, the
NAVREF board of directors approved a policy regarding board advisory
committees as well as the charges, chairs and membership of two new
committees. NAVREF welcomes and appreciates the involvement of these
individuals in NAVREF activities. While the NAVREF office is always
available, members may wish to contact the chairs directly on issues of
interest.
Charge:
The committee is charged with advising the board on issues related to
NPC administration of federally funded grants including, but not limited
to fostering a conducive VA environment, providing guidance on technical
aspects of grants management and indirect cost negotiations, and
influencing relevant government funding and policies. The committee is
established for a period of twelve months commencing with board approval
of the committee’s charge on January 20, 2004.
Renewed and Approved: January 29,
2007
Chair: Kerstin
B. Lynam, ED San Diego
Members:
Eileen Lennon, PhD, ED Seattle (Board Liaison)
Tony Laracuente, ED Atlanta
Donna McCartney, ED Palo Alto
Bob Obana, ED San Francisco
Cindy Reutzel, Assoc. ED Hines
Paul Saenger, ED Denver
Charge:
The committee is charged with advising the board on issues related to
NPC administration of private sector grants and contributions, primarily
those from pharmaceutical companies. Topics to be addressed by the
committee include, but are not limited to facilitating interactions with
sponsors; marketing the NPCs to and promoting improved communications
among internal and external audiences; and fostering opportunities to
increase private sector revenues. The committee is established for a
period of twelve months commencing with board approval of the committee’s
charge on January 20, 2004.
Renewed and Approved: January 29, 2007
Chair:
Lorie Moll, ED Durham
Members: Lea Lowe, ED Long Beach
(Board Liaison)
Dave Johnson, PhD, ED Baltimore
Joy Mitchell, ED Gainesville
Darlene Davis, ED San Antonio
Newton Ong, Clinical Research Center Administrator, San Francisco
Patricia Wallace, ED Philadelphia
Background:
Article 6 of the NAVREF by-laws provide that the board of directors may
designate one or more committees and determine their powers, if any, at
the board’s discretion. The board may delegate to committees any duty
or responsibility that is not specifically required by statue or the
bylaws to be performed by the full board, but may not abdicate its own
responsibility.
The following is NAVREF’s policy on
advisory committees (note: In the
policy, “board” means the NAVREF board of directors and “executive
director” means the NAVREF executive director):
The board approves the establishment of
each advisory committee and approves a written charge specific to the
committee. Unless exceptions are noted in the board meeting minutes, the
following guidelines apply.
- Powers. An advisory committee
makes recommendations on issues within its charge for consideration
by the board of directors. An advisory committee does not have
policy-making powers and may not obligate the organization, its
board or staff members. An advisory committee may not make
contractual or other commitments on behalf of the organization.
- Scope. Committee members will
participate in implementation of approved initiatives to the extent
approved by the board. For example, if the board approves a
recommendation that NAVREF should meet with a government official,
the committee may be asked to draft the appointment request letter
and selected members may be invited to participate in the meeting.
If the board approves a recommendation that NPCs should have
marketing plans, the committee may be asked to develop a template
plan.
- Term. The charge approved by the
board establishes the effective date and duration of each advisory
committee. The board may extend the term at its discretion.
- Funding. Generally, committee
members cover the costs associated with advisory committee
participation. However, requests for NAVREF support for meetings or
other committee expenses may be submitted to the executive director and
will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Chair and Membership. The board
approves the chair and membership of the committee. Chair and membership
terms are for one year and are renewable by the board. The membership
must include at least one board member.
- Chair. The committee
membership nominates the chair, subject to approval by the board.
The primary duties of the chair are guiding the business of the
committee, running committee meetings and serving as the conduit
of information to the NAVREF board, via the executive director.
Assignment of duties and management of the committee, such as
scheduling meetings; preparing and disseminating the agenda;
running meetings; preparing written reports and minutes, may be
delegated to members of the committee at the chair’s discretion.
- Board Liaison. In addition to
serving as an active member (alternative: As a non-voting member
of the advisory committee), the board liaison monitors the
activities of the committee for consistency with NAVREF policies
and the committee’s charge.
- Membership. The chair
nominates committee members with input from other committee
members, subject to approval by the board. The committee decides
the number of members to nominate, but is encouraged to nominate
no more than five members.
- Meetings. The chair establishes
the date and location of meetings. Meetings may be conducted by
conference call provided that all members may hear each other and fully
participate. The executive director will be notified of the date and
time of committee meetings. A meeting quorum is half of the total
membership of the committee plus one. A quorum must be maintained in
order to conduct the committee’s business.
- Minutes. The chair will ensure
timely preparation of written minutes of meetings. A copy will be
provided to the executive director.
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