Facilitation Provide assistance to the researcher with respect to contacts, field logistical support, permits etc. In order to formalise the working relationship between task leader and task associates, all parties must enter an agreement within three months of approval of the full task proposal, referring to the Task Associate Agreement Checklist. This agreement should be established through discussion and mutual understanding early in the project, and reviewed on a regular basis, particularly at the time of half-yearly and annual reports. Aim for practical and achievable contact, and allow flexibility. Parties should reach agreement on Full Task Proposal and proposed methodology prior to commencement of the research task.
Due respect is to be given to professional expertise and the role of peer review in the process.
The task associate is also expected to endorse the half-yearly and annual reports. The task leader should therefore provide timely information to the task associates to assist sign-off on progress reports. Annual task reviews and interviews All parties to be prepared to participate in annual task review and interviews with Chief Executive Officer. Communication strategy Task leader and task associate to discuss communication requirements and to develop a communication strategy jointly, in line with CRC Reef Communication Planning Guidelines. Task associate to nominate appropriate referees for reviews.