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project officers to undertake special projects; oversees production supply and distribution of all Alps products; promotes Alps program and provides administrative support to the AALC; prepares the Annual Plan; and supports the Alps Operational Group.

####### 5 Secretariat

Secretariat support to the AALC & Alps HOA group; maintains the records of the AALC's business; administrative support and program management tasks as requested by AALC including all arrangements for meetings; ensures relevant documents are available for meetings; arranges agendas, minute taking and circulation; other related tasks directed by AALC.

####### 6 Special Task Groups

The AALC may form special task groups from time to time such as Task Forces, Steering Committees and Reference Groups to direct or advise on strategies, individual projects or program areas on behalf of the AALC.

####### 7 KRA Reference Groups

The KRA Reference Groups are responsible for implementing a number of the KRAs. They will comprise up to two officers from each agency, and they may co-opt specialist experts external to the agencies. The reference groups will provide expert advice to the AALC and may develop projects for Key Result Areas in the Annual Works Plan; report on KRA outcomes; integrate work programs and outcomes with those of other KRAs; liaison with specialist stakeholders within agencies; provide advice to the AALC on specific result areas; and, as resources permit, manage approved projects. Terms of reference for KRA reference groups are included in this plan. The AALC will invite nominations for membership of the KRA Reference Groups for the life of this Strategic Plan.

####### 8 Alps Operational Group (AOG)

The AOG, a special task group reporting to the AALC, was formed for the duration of the 2003- 2007 plan to facilitate co-operative operational implementation of completed and on-going Alps projects. Its focus has been to ensure that the Alps program is consistent with and incorporated into the management programs of each of the individual agencies. It has been chaired by an AALC member from one of the three agencies with "on-ground" management roles, with membership being operational managers from each of these agencies. The secretariat function for the AOG has been carried out by the AOG Chair's organisation. The AOG will continue to function with the same arrangements and Terms of Reference under this Plan.

####### 9 Alps agencies

Agencies will incorporate relevant aspects of the Alps program into their business plans as directed by their Head of Agency, and as far as their resources and policies permit. This will be facilitated through the AALC. Agencies may agree to manage projects on behalf of the AALC. Agency personnel may participate in and provide advice to the Alps Co-operative Program through their day to day work, and through membership of Special Task and KRA Reference Groups, by attendance at workshops, and submission of project proposals. With the agreement of agencies, officers may act as project officers for Alps projects.

####### 10 Indigenous Reference Group

The first meeting will be convened in the first half of 2008. The terms of reference for this group will be finalised at that meeting

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