Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

NATIONAL HEALTH AND MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL ACT 1992 - SECT 16

             (1)  The CEO must develop, and prepare in writing, for each successive period referred to in subsections (4) and (5), a strategic plan setting out:

                     (a)  the CEO’s assessment of the major national health issues that are likely to arise during the period; and

                     (b)  the manner in which the CEO proposes to perform his or her functions in dealing with those issues during the period.

             (2)  Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), each strategic plan must contain a national strategy for medical research and public health research.

             (3)  Before preparing a strategic plan, the CEO must consult with the Minister and the Council on the matters proposed for inclusion in the plan.

             (4)  The first strategic plan is to relate to the period commencing on 24 June 1993 and ending on 30 June 1994.

             (5)  Each subsequent strategic plan is to relate to the period of 3 years commencing at the end of the period to which the immediately preceding strategic plan relates.