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ubsequent term of office. Continuation in office (2) Despite subsections 105(1) and (3), an appointed director continues to hold office until they are reappointed or their successor is appointed. Status 110 The Chairperson shall hold office on a full-time basis and the other directors shall hold office on a part-time basis. Remuneration 111 (1) Directors shall be paid the remuneration determined by the Governor in Council. Expenses (2) The Chairperson shall be reimbursed for reasonable travel and other expenses incurred in performing duties while absent from their ordinary place of work. Other directors shall be reimbursed for such expenses incurred in performing duties while absent from their ordinary place of residence. Chairperson — functions 112 (1) The Chairperson is the chief executive officer of the Institute and has supervision over, and direction of, the work and staff of the Institute. Interim Chairperson (2) In the event of the absence or incapacity of the Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson shall assume the duties and functions of the Chairperson. Powers of the board 113 The board of directors may (a) make any rules and procedures that it considers necessary for the conduct of its meetings; and (b) in respect of a director referred to in subsection 105(3), (i) make any rules and procedures that it considers necessary for their appointment or removal, (ii) determine additional qualifications necessary for their particular appointment, and (iii) establish the length of their term, which shall not exceed five years. Head office 113.1 The head office of the Institute shall be on reserve lands at a location determined by the board of directors. Staff 113.2 (1) The board of directors may (a) hire any staff that is necessary to conduct the work of the Institute; and (b) determine the duties of those persons and the conditions of their employment. Salaries and benefits (2) Persons hired under subsection (1) shall be paid the salary and benefits fixed by the board of directors. Purposes Mandate 113.3 The purposes of the Institute are to (a) assist First Nations, Indigenous groups and entities referred to in subsection 50.1(1) in planning, developing, procuring, owning, managing, operating and maintaining infrastructure, including by providing review, analysis, assessment, certification and monitoring services; (b) assist First Nations in the exercise of their jurisdiction over the provision of services , as defined in section 96, and over infrastructure; (c) provide services or support the provision of services respecting asset management; (d) develop and deliver, and provide support for the development and delivery of, training and education services — and conduct research — respecting infrastructure and social, cultural, environmental, economic and fiscal sustainability; (e) support capacity development for infrastructure planning, development, procurement, management, operation, maintenance, funding and financing by First Nations, Indigenous groups and entities referred to in subsection 50.1(1); (f) advance options to assist First Nations, Indigenous groups and entities referred to in subsection 50.1(1) in developing and implementing approaches to support the stable, effective and long-term funding and financing of infrastructure; (g) collaborate with First Nations, Indigenous institutions and organizations and all levels of government to support the development of legal and administrative frameworks to improve the planning, development, procurement, management, operation and maintenance of infrastructure; (h) provide policy research services, review and evaluative services and advice to support First Nations, Indigenous groups and entities referred to in subsection 50.1(1) in developing fiscal frameworks and revenue streams to support the development, management, operation and maintenance of infrastructure; (i) conduct research and provide advice and information to the Government of Canada, including the Minister, on the