Job Descriptions of the Respected Members

            All the members of the RAC were briefed about their job descriptions which were as follows:

1. Chairperson:

• Set the agenda for each meeting.
• Ensures that agendas and supporting materials are delivered to members in advance of the meetings.
• Makes the purpose of each meeting clear to members and explains the agenda at the beginning of each meeting.
• Clarifies and summarizes what is happening throughout each meeting.
• Keeps the meeting moving by putting time limits on each agenda item and keeping all meetings to two hours or less.
• Encourages broad participation from members in discussion
• Ends each meeting with a summary of decisions and assignments.

2. Co-Chairperson:
   If the Chairperson is unable to attend a meeting, the Co-Chair will carry responsibility for the meeting.
3. Members:
   The Members have the following responsibilities;

• Understand the goals, objectives, and desired outcomes of the Research Advisory Committee.
• Take a genuine interest in the project’s outcomes and overall success.
• Act on opportunities to communicate positively about the work of the Group.
• Actively participate in meetings through attendance, discussion, and review of minutes, papers, and other Advisory Group documents
• Support open discussion and debate, and encourage fellow Advisory Group members to voice their insights.